This matter came up because some people had slipped in among us. They had pretended to be believers. They wanted to find out about the freedom we have because we belong to Christ Jesus. They wanted to make us slaves again.

因为有偷着引进来的假弟兄，私下窥探我们在基督耶稣里的自由，要叫我们作奴仆。

因为有偷着混进来的假弟兄，暗中窥探我们在基督耶稣里拥有的自由，要使我们作奴隶，

因为有偷着混进来的假弟兄，暗中窥探我们在基督耶稣里拥有的自由，要使我们作奴隶，

事情的缘由是因为有一些假信徒偷偷混了进来，要窥探我们在基督耶稣里享有的自由，想叫我们做律法的奴隶。

这是因为有些混进来的假弟兄，暗暗地来侦查我们在基督耶稣里享有的自由，为的是要辖制我们。

其实提到这件事，是因着一些偷偷进来的假弟兄的缘故；他们混进来窥视我们在基督耶稣里所拥有的自由，为了要奴役我们。

因為有偷着引進來的假弟兄，私下窺探我們在基督耶穌裏的自由，要叫我們作奴僕。

因為有偷着混進來的假弟兄，暗中窺探我們在基督耶穌裏擁有的自由，要使我們作奴隸，

因為有偷着混進來的假弟兄，暗中窺探我們在基督耶穌裏擁有的自由，要使我們作奴隸，

事情的緣由是因為有一些假信徒偷偷混了進來，要窺探我們在基督耶穌裡享有的自由，想叫我們做律法的奴隸。

這是因為有些混進來的假弟兄，暗暗地來偵查我們在基督耶穌裡享有的自由，為的是要轄制我們。

並且為了那些私下引進來的假弟兄的緣故、就是那些溜進來要窺探我們在基督耶穌裏所有的自由、要壓制我們做奴隸的——

其實提到這件事，是因著一些偷偷進來的假弟兄的緣故；他們混進來窺視我們在基督耶穌裡所擁有的自由，為了要奴役我們。

因有私引之偽兄弟潛入、窺我儕於基督耶穌所得之自由、欲僕我儕、

有偽兄弟數人私入、窺我宗基督耶穌、而得自由、欲僕我、

此因彼私入教會之偽兄弟、私來窺我儕信耶穌基督而得之自由、欲使我為奴、

惟時頗有偽兄弟者、私自混入同道、蓄意偵伺吾人托庇耶穌基督所享之自由、欲引吾人復墮奴隸之域。

This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves.

Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in— who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery—

Even that question came up only because of some so called believers there— false ones, really— who were secretly brought in. They sneaked in to spy on us and take away the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. They wanted to enslave us and force us to follow their Jewish regulations.

This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus in order to enslave us.

Yet it was a concern because of the false brothers secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy on our freedom which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.

And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in( who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage),

and that because of the false brethren privily brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

This issue arose because of false brothers smuggled in, who came in secretly to spy on the freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Now this matter arose because of the false brothers with false pretenses who slipped in unnoticed to spy on our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, to make us slaves.

This was because of the false brothers secretly brought in, who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage,

Certain people have secretly slipped in among you. Long ago it was written that they would be judged. They are ungodly people. They misuse the grace of our God as an excuse for sexual sins. They say no to Jesus Christ, our only Lord and King.

Christ has set us free to enjoy our freedom. So remain strong in the faith. Don’t let the chains of slavery hold you again.

I have had to keep on the move. I have been in danger from rivers. I have been in danger from robbers. I have been in danger from my fellow Jews and in danger from Gentiles. I have been in danger in the city, in the country, and at sea. I have been in danger from people who pretended they were believers.

We have heard that some of our people came to you and caused trouble. You were upset by what they said. But we had given them no authority to go.

In fact, you even put up with anyone who makes you a slave or uses you. You put up with those who take advantage of you. You put up with those who claim to be better than you. You put up with those who slap you in the face.

Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch. Here is what they were teaching the believers.“ Moses commanded you to be circumcised,” they said.“ If you aren’t, you can’t be saved.”

People like that are false apostles. They are workers who tell lies. They only pretend to be apostles of Christ.

So then, what about troublemakers who try to get others to be circumcised? I wish they would go the whole way! I wish they would cut off everything that marks them as men!My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to live under the power of sin. Instead, serve one another in love.

It is the same with us. When we were children, we were slaves to the basic spiritual powers of the world.

Hagar stands for Mount Sinai in Arabia. She stands for the present city of Jerusalem. That’s because she and her children are slaves.

Now the Lord is the Holy Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is also there.

Before faith in Christ came, we were guarded by the law. We were locked up until this faith was made known.So the law was put in charge of us until Christ came. He came so that we might be made right with God by believing in Christ.But now faith in Christ has come. So the law is no longer in charge of us.So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God by believing in Christ.

Give me back the joy that comes from being saved by you. Give me a spirit that obeys you so that I will keep going.

But now you know God. Even better, God knows you. So why are you turning back to those weak and worthless powers? Do you want to be slaves to them all over again?You are observing special days and months and seasons and years!

Instead, I will give it to those who made you suffer. They said to you,‘ Fall down flat on the ground. Then we can walk all over you.’ And that is exactly what you did. You made your back like a street to be walked on.”

When I brag about myself like this, I’m not talking the way the Lord would. I’m talking like a fool.

Jesus spoke to the Jews who had believed him.“ If you obey my teaching,” he said,“ you are really my disciples.Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free.”They answered him,“ We are Abraham’s children. We have never been slaves of anyone. So how can you say that we will be set free?”Jesus replied,“ What I’m about to tell you is true. Everyone who sins is a slave of sin.A slave has no lasting place in the family. But a son belongs to the family forever.So if the Son of Man sets you free, you will really be free.

Live as free people. But don’t use your freedom to cover up evil. Live as people who are God’s slaves.

Even men from your own people will rise up and twist the truth. They want to get the believers to follow them.

They promise to give freedom to these new believers. But they themselves are slaves to sinful living. That’s because“ people are slaves to anything that controls them.”

The Lord makes me certain that you will see the truth of this. The one who has gotten you all mixed up will have to pay the price. This will happen no matter who has done it.

But there were also false prophets among the people. In the same way there will be false teachers among you. In secret they will bring in teachings that will destroy you. They will even turn against the Lord and Master who died to pay for their sins. So they will quickly destroy themselves.Many people will follow their lead. These people will do the same evil things the false teachers do. They will cause people to think badly about the way of truth.

The Spirit you received doesn’t make you slaves. Otherwise you would live in fear again. Instead, the Holy Spirit you received made you God’s adopted child. By the Spirit’s power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.

They are the kind who trick their way into the homes of some women. These women are ready to believe anything. And they take control over these women. These women are loaded down with sins. They give in to all kinds of evil desires.

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit. Test the spirits to see if they belong to God. Many false prophets have gone out into the world.

I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules.