Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. Jesus Christ not only called Lazarus into life, but he commanded the grave-clothes to be taken off him, that he might have liberty in life. Life, without liberty from the grave-clothes, would scarcely have been a blessing. So Jesus Christ not only gives life to the soul which believes in Him; He also commands the Spirit to descend upon him, to set him free from all enslaving habits. "If the Son make you free, ye shall be free indeed," (J. Bate.)True Liberty. "Who then is free? the wise who well maintains An empire o'er himself; whom neither chains Nor want nor death with slavish fear inspire, Who boldly answers to his warm desire; Who can ambition's vainest gifts despise, Firm in himself who on himself relies; Polished and round who runs his proper course, And breaks misfortune with superior force. (Horace.) Parallel Verses KJV: But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.WEB: But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is the mother of us all. |
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