Galatians 4:6

Translations

Modern

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Traditional

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Literal

And because you are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Latin

Quoniam autem estis filii, misit Deus Spiritum Filii sui in corda vestra, clamantem: Abba, Pater.

Original

Greek

English

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Notes

Galatians 4:6

The Holy Spirit works in our hearts to give us confidence that we are God's children (see Romans 8:16; Ephesians 1:13 –14).
Those with the Spirit of God's Son can call God "Father," just like Jesus did (Mark 14:36; compare Matthew 6:9).

Galatians 4:1–7

Paul argues that the purpose of the law of Moses for God's children was fulfilled when Jesus came, so we are no longer bound by it.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant

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Romans 8:15–17
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
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So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
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And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Abba Adoption Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Faith Fear God As Father Grace Heart Inheritance Letter to the Galatians Peter, Second Letter of Spirit of God Spirit of Jesus Christ Trinity

Topics

Abba: Father Adoption: Saints Receive the Spirit of Adoption: Spiritual Communion with God God: Fatherhood of God: Grace of Heir: Figurative Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: The Holy Spirit: As the Spirit of Adoptions, Leads To Righteousness: Fruits of Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of the Son Trinity: The Holy

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