Galatians 4:26

But the other covenant is derived from Jerusalem that is above, which is free — Like Sarah from all inward and outward bondage, and is the mother of us all — That is, all who believe in Christ, are free citizens of the New Jerusalem.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Arno Geneva Study Bible

But Jerusalem which is (e) above is free, which is the mother of us all. (e) Which is excellent, and of great worth.
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

above . Greek. ano See John 8:23 . all . The texts omit.
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The explanation of the story:
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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²⁶ But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

Related Commentaries of Galatians 4:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 4:26