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Galatians 4:4-7

4But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our4.6 Other ancient authorities read your hearts, crying, ‘Abba!4.6 Aramaic for Father Father!’ 7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.4.7 Other ancient authorities read an heir of God through Christ

Paul Reproves the Galatians

Luke 1:46-55

46And Mary1.46 Other ancient authorities read Elizabeth said,

‘My soul magnifies the Lord,

47and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

48for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant.

Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

49for the Mighty One has done great things for me,

and holy is his name.

50His mercy is for those who fear him

from generation to generation.

51He has shown strength with his arm;

he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

52He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,

and lifted up the lowly;

53he has filled the hungry with good things,

and sent the rich away empty.

54He has helped his servant Israel,

in remembrance of his mercy,

55according to the promise he made to our ancestors,

to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.’