Galatians 1:1-5

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),

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,

4who gave Himself [as a sacrifice to atone] for our sins [to save and sanctify us] so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, in accordance with the will and purpose and plan of our God and Father—

5to Him be [ascribed all] the glory through the ages of the ages. Amen.