Galatians 4:8
Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.In other versions
Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:
ASV
But at that time, having no knowledge of God, you were servants to those who by right are no gods:
BBE
But then indeed, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods;
DBY
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
WEB
But then, indeed, not having known God, ye were in servitude to those not by nature gods,
YLT
Nevertheless then, when all of you knew not God, all of you did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
ENG
However then, when ye knew not God, ye did service to them which by nature are no gods.
WBT
Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.
BSB
In context
6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
8Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
10Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.