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Connecting Statement:
Paul tells believers that grace and law cannot work together.
My little children
This is a metaphor for disciples or followers. Alternate translation: "You who are disciples because of me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
I am in the pains of childbirth for you until Christ is formed in you
Paul uses childbirth as a metaphor for his concern about the Galatians. Alternate translation: "I am in pain as though I were a woman having to give birth to you, and I will continue to be in pain until Christ truly controls you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)