Galatians 3:7
ContextNET © | so then, understand 1 that those who believe are the sons of Abraham. 2 |
NIV © | Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. |
NASB © | Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. |
NLT © | The real children of Abraham, then, are all those who put their faith in God. |
MSG © | Is it not obvious to you that persons who put their trust in Christ (not persons who put their trust in the law!) are like Abraham: children of faith? |
BBE © | Be certain, then, that those who are of faith, the same are sons of Abraham. |
NRSV © | so, you see, those who believe are the descendants of Abraham. |
NKJV © | Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. |
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NET © | so then, understand 1 that those who believe are the sons of Abraham. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “know.” 2 tn The phrase “sons of Abraham” is used here in a figurative sense to describe people who are connected to a personality, Abraham, by close nonmaterial ties. It is this personality that has defined the relationship and its characteristics (BDAG 1024-25 s.v. υἱός 2.c.α). |