Galatians 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 6
Chapter Summary
6 He wonders that they have so soon left him and the gospel. 11 He learned the gospel not of men, but of God.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Apostle and author who defends that his gospel came by revelation of Jesus Christ, not from men, recounting his former persecuting and his call
Risen Lord who gave Himself for our sins and through whom Paul's apostleship and gospel come
The One who raised Jesus from the dead, separated Paul from the womb, and called him by grace to reveal His Son among the nations
Apostle in Jerusalem whom Paul went up to see after three years, remaining with him fifteen days
The brother of the Lord, the only other apostle Paul saw on that Jerusalem visit
Timeline
Paul asserts his apostleship comes directly from Jesus Christ and God the Father, not from men, and offers grace and peace.
Galatians 1:1-5Paul expresses shock that the Galatians are quickly turning away to a distorted gospel, pronouncing a curse on anyone who preaches a false gospel.
Galatians 1:6-10Paul explains he received the gospel through a revelation of Jesus Christ. Following this, he went to Arabia and returned to Damascus rather than consulting with the apostles in Jerusalem.
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