The Enlargement of the Church
J. Lyth. Galatians 4:27-28 For it is written, Rejoice, you barren that bore not; break forth and cry, you that travail not… I. Depends on the promise — made to Abraham and secured in Christ — is effected by the Spirit — realized in the children of promise (ver. 28). II. Is certain — because the revealed purpose of God — which must surmount all the difficulties of barrenness and apparent desolation. III. Will be glorious — surpassing all experience — hope — faith. IV. Will be a source of unspeakable joy- to all believers- to the world at large. (J. Lyth.) Parallel Verses KJV: For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. WEB: For it is written, "Rejoice, you barren who don't bear. Break forth and shout, you that don't travail. For more are the children of the desolate than of her who has a husband."