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Galatians 1:1
1Paul, an apostle (not commissioned and sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ—the Messiah—and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),
Galatians 1:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
- New International Version (NIV)Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—
- English Standard Version (ESV)Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—
- New King James Version (NKJV)Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead),
Context of Galatians 1:1
Paul, an apostle (not commissioned and sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ—the Messiah—and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
Read all of Galatians 1Galatians 1:1 word by word
Παῦλος ἀπόστολος οὐκ ἀπ᾽ ἀνθρώπων οὐδὲ δι᾽ ἀνθρώπου ἀλλὰ διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ θεοῦ πατρὸς τοῦ ἐγείραντος αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶνRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos · PaulG3972
- an apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
- notοὐou · noG3756
- ofἀπόapo · away fromG575
- menἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
- neitherοὐδέoude · norG3761
- byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- butἀλλάalla · butG235
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- the Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
- whoὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- raisedἐγείρωegeirō · to ariseG1453
- himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- the deadνεκρόςnekros · deadG3498
Cross-references for Galatians 1:1
- Romans 1:1Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative), set apart for [preaching] the gospel of God [the good news of salvation],
- 1 Corinthians 1:1Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
- Galatians 1:11For I want you to know, believers, that the gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel [it is not a human invention, patterned after any human concept].
- Acts 1:16“Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the lips of David [king of Israel] about Judas [Iscariot], who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus.
- Acts 13:2While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.”
- Acts 9:6now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
- Acts 22:10And I asked, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord answered me, ‘Get up and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that is appointed and destined for you to do.’
- Acts 26:16Get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you [to serve] as a minister and as a witness [to testify, with authority,] not only to the things which you have seen, but also to the things in which I will appear to you,
- Romans 1:4and [as to His divine nature] according to the Spirit of holiness was openly designated to be the Son of God with power [in a triumphant and miraculous way] by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 3:1Are we starting to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some [false teachers], letters of recommendation to you or from you? [No!]
- Ephesians 3:8To me, [though I am] the very least of all the saints (God’s people), this grace [which is undeserved] was graciously given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the incomprehensible riches of Christ [that spiritual wealth which no one can fully understand],
- 1 Timothy 1:11according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
- 2 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
- Matthew 28:18Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- John 5:19So Jesus answered them by saying, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself [of His own accord], unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever things the Father does, the Son [in His turn] also does in the same way.
- John 10:30I and the Father are One [in essence and nature].”
Commentaries on Galatians 1:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Paul, an apostle, not of men - Not commissioned by any assembly or council of the apostles. Neither by man - Nor by any one of the apostles; neither by James, who seems to have been president of the apostolic council at Jerusalem; nor by Peter, to whom, in a particular manner, the keys of the kingdom were intrusted. But by Jesus Christ - Having his mission immediately from Christ himself, and God the Father who raised him from the dead, see Acts 22:14…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Paul an apostle - See the note at Romans 1:1. This is the usual form in which he commences his epistles; and it was of special importance to commence the Epistle in this manner, because it was one design to vindicate his apostleship, or to show that he had received his commission directly from the Lord Jesus. Not of men - “Not from ̓ ̓ ap'men.” That is, he was not “from” any body of people, or commissioned by people. The word apostle means “sent,” and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The churches in Galatia were formed partly of converted Jews, and partly of Gentile converts, as was generally the case. St. Paul asserts his apostolic character and the doctrines he taught, that he might confirm the Galatian churches in the faith of Christ, especially with respect to the important point of justification by faith alone. Thus the subject is mainly the same as that which is discussed in the epistle to the Romans, that is, justification by…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Paul, an apostle: Apostles were representatives with authority given by a church or council (for example, 2 Corinthians 8:23; Philippians 2:25). However, the Jerusalem church did not appoint Paul as an apostle. Instead, Jesus Christ himself chose Paul, giving him Christ’s authority (Acts 9:1–15; 26:12–20; see also Romans 1:5). This authority was equal to that of other apostles. Paul said that God the Father gave him his authority as an apostle. This…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1The internal and external evidence for Paul's authorship is conclusive. The style is characteristically Pauline. The superscription, and allusions to the apostle of the Gentiles in the first person, throughout the Epistle, establish the same truth (Ga 1:1, 13-24; 2:1-14). His authorship is also upheld by the unanimous testimony of the ancient Church: compare Irenæus [Against Heresies, 3,7,2] (Ga 3:19); Polycarp [Epistle to the Philippians, 3] quotes Ga…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Galatians 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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