Galatians 4:2
Galatians 4:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father.
Galatians 4:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Let me show you the implications of this. As long as the heir is a minor, he has no advantage over the slave. Though legally he owns the entire inheritance, he is subject to tutors and administrators until whatever date the father has set for emancipation. That is the way it is with us: When we were minors, we were just like slaves ordered around by simple instructions (the tutors and administrators of this world), with no say in the conduct of our own lives.
Galatians 4:2 King James Version (KJV)
but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
Galatians 4:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father.
Galatians 4:2 New Century Version (NCV)
While they are children, they must obey those who are chosen to care for them. But when the children reach the age set by their fathers, they are free.
Galatians 4:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
but is under guardians and stewards until the day appointed of the father.
Galatians 4:2 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father.
Galatians 4:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
but he is under [the authority of] guardians and household administrators or managers until the date set by his father [when he is of legal age].
Galatians 4:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
They have to obey their guardians until they reach whatever age their father set.