Galatians 4:5

Galatians 4:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.4:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

5so that He might redeem those who were under 4:5 Or lawthe Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

5so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

5so that He might redeem and liberate those who were under the Law, that we [who believe] might be adopted as sons [as God’s children with all rights as fully grown members of a family]. [Rom 11:17-24]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

5to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

5He came to set free those who were under the authority of the law. He wanted us to be adopted as children with all the rights children have.

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