Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Galatians 4:5 in English Standard Version "to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." Ro 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Ga 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— Ga 3:26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.