Galatians 4:1
American King James Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differs nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
American Standard Version But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a bondservant though he is lord of all;
King James Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
World English Bible But I say that so long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a bondservant, though he is lord of all,
Galatians 4:2
American King James But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
American Standard Version but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.
King James But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
World English Bible but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed by the father.
Galatians 4:3
American King James Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
American Standard Version So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the rudiments of the world:
King James Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
World English Bible So we also, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental principles of the world.
Galatians 4:4
American King James But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
American Standard Version but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
King James But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
World English Bible But when the fullness of the time came, God sent out his Son, born to a woman, born under the law,
Galatians 4:5
American King James To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
American Standard Version that he might redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
King James To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
World English Bible that he might redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as children.
Galatians 4:6
American King James And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
American Standard Version And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
King James And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
World English Bible And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba, Father!”
Galatians 4:7
American King James Why you are no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
American Standard Version So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
King James Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
World English Bible So you are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 4:8
American King James However, then, when you knew not God, you did service to them which by nature are no gods.
American Standard Version Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:
King James Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
World English Bible However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
Galatians 4:9
American King James But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn you again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto you desire again to be in bondage?
American Standard Version but now that ye have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how turn ye back again to the weak and beggarly rudiments, whereunto ye desire to be in bondage over again?
King James But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
World English Bible But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, why do you turn back again to the weak and miserable elemental principles, to which you desire to be in bondage all over again?
Galatians 4:10
American King James You observe days, and months, and times, and years.
American Standard Version Ye observe days, and months, and seasons, and years.
King James Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
World English Bible You observe days, months, seasons, and years.
Galatians 4:11
American King James I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed on you labor in vain.
American Standard Version I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.
King James I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
World English Bible I am afraid for you, that I might have wasted my labor for you.
Galatians 4:12
American King James Brothers, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as you are: you have not injured me at all.
American Standard Version I beseech you, brethren, become as I `am', for I also `am become' as ye `are'. Ye did me no wrong:
King James Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
World English Bible I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,
Galatians 4:13
American King James You know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel to you at the first.
American Standard Version but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:
King James Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.
World English Bible but you know that because of weakness in the flesh I preached the Good News to you the first time.
Galatians 4:14
American King James And my temptation which was in my flesh you despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
American Standard Version and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, `even' as Christ Jesus.
King James And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
World English Bible That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you didn’t despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:15
American King James Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.
American Standard Version Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
King James Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.
World English Bible What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
Galatians 4:16
American King James Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
American Standard Version So then am I become your enemy, by telling you the truth?
King James Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
World English Bible So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
Galatians 4:17
American King James They zealously affect you, but not well; yes, they would exclude you, that you might affect them.
American Standard Version They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.
King James They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.
World English Bible They zealously seek you in no good way. No, they desire to alienate you, that you may seek them.
Galatians 4:18
American King James But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
American Standard Version But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
King James But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
World English Bible But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
Galatians 4:19
American King James My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
American Standard Version My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you--
King James My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
World English Bible My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you—
Galatians 4:20
American King James I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
American Standard Version but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.
King James I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
World English Bible but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
Galatians 4:21
American King James Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, do you not hear the law?
American Standard Version Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
King James Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
World English Bible Tell me, you that desire to be under the law, don’t you listen to the law?
Galatians 4:22
American King James For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a female slave, the other by a free woman.
American Standard Version For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, one by the handmaid, and one by the freewoman.
King James For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.
World English Bible For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the servant, and one by the free woman.
Galatians 4:23
American King James But he who was of the female slave was born after the flesh; but he of the free woman was by promise.
American Standard Version Howbeit the `son' by the handmaid is born after the flesh; but the `son' by the freewoman `is born' through promise.
King James But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.
World English Bible However, the son by the servant was born according to the flesh, but the son by the free woman was born through promise.
Galatians 4:24
American King James Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which engenders to bondage, which is Agar.
American Standard Version Which things contain an allegory: for these `women' are two covenants; one from mount Sinai, bearing children unto bondage, which is Hagar.
King James Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.
World English Bible These things contain an allegory, for these are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children to bondage, which is Hagar.
Galatians 4:25
American King James For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
American Standard Version Now this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to the Jerusalem that now is: for she is in bondage with her children.
King James For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
World English Bible For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to the Jerusalem that exists now, for she is in bondage with her children.
Galatians 4:26
American King James But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
American Standard Version But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is our mother.
King James But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
World English Bible But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
Galatians 4:27
American King James For it is written, Rejoice, you barren that bore not; break forth and cry, you that travail not: for the desolate has many more children than she which has an husband.
American Standard Version For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; Break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: For more are the children of the desolate than of her that hath the husband.
King James For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.
World English Bible For it is written, “Rejoice, you barren who don’t bear. Break out and shout, you who don’t travail. For the desolate women have more children than her who has a husband.”
Galatians 4:28
American King James Now we, brothers, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
American Standard Version Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise.
King James Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
World English Bible Now we, brothers, as Isaac was, are children of promise.
Galatians 4:29
American King James But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
American Standard Version But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him `that was born' after the Spirit, so also it is now.
King James But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
World English Bible But as then, he who was born according to the flesh persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, so also it is now.
Galatians 4:30
American King James Nevertheless what said the scripture? Cast out the female slave and her son: for the son of the female slave shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.
American Standard Version Howbeit what saith the scripture? Cast out the handmaid and her son: for the son of the handmaid shall not inherit with the son of the freewoman.
King James Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.
World English Bible However, what does the Scripture say? “Throw out the servant and her son, for the son of the servant will not inherit with the son of the free woman.”
Galatians 4:31
American King James So then, brothers, we are not children of the female slave, but of the free.
American Standard Version Wherefore, brethren, we are not children of a handmaid, but of the freewoman.
King James So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
World English Bible So then, brothers, we are not children of a servant, but of the free woman.