Gal 4:8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gal 4:8-11: 4:8-11 Paul reminds the Galatians of their former paganism; he argues that practicing circumcision (and the law in general) would be a return to the same kind of slavery that they experienced before they knew God . 4:8 The Gentile Galatians had previously practiced pagan idolatry; they worshiped the elements and the seasons (cp. Rom 1:25 ) and were slaves to the fear of offending these so-called gods (1 Cor 8:5-6 ).

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cRom 1:25►

d1 Cor 8:5-6►

‏ Galatians 4:8

Summary for Gal 4:8-11: 4:8-11 ^a Paul reminds the Galatians of their former paganism; he argues that practicing circumcision (and the law in general) would be a return to the same kind of slavery that they experienced before they knew God. 4:8 ^b The Gentile Galatians had previously practiced pagan idolatry; they worshiped the elements and the seasons (cp. Rom 1:25 ^c) and were slaves to the fear of offending these so-called gods (1 Cor 8:5-6 ^d).