New American Standard Bible 1995
Galatians 1:11
11For 1I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is 2not according to man.
Galatians 1:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
- New International Version (NIV)I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.
Context of Galatians 1:11
9As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! 10For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;
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Γνωρίζω γὰρ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τὸ εὐαγγελισθὲν ὑπ᾽ ἐμοῦ ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν κατὰ ἄνθρωπον·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Galatians 1:11
- Galatians 1:1Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead),
- 1 Corinthians 2:9but just as it is written, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:23For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread;
- 1 Corinthians 15:1Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand,
- Ephesians 3:3that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief.
Commentaries on Galatians 1:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11But I certify you, brethren, etc. - I wish you fully to comprehend that the Gospel which I preached to you is not after man; there is not a spark of human invention in it, nor the slightest touch of human cunning.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11But I certify you - I make known to you; or, I declare to you; see 1 Corinthians 15:1. Doubtless this had been known to them before, but he now assures them of it, and goes into an extended illustration to show them that he had not received his authority from man to preach the gospel To state and prove this is the main design of this chapter. Is not after man - The Greek text: “Not according to man”; see Galatians 1:1. That is, he was not appointed by…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-14Verses 10-14 In preaching the gospel, the apostle sought to bring persons to the obedience, not of men, but of God. But Paul would not attempt to alter the doctrine of Christ, either to gain their favour, or to avoid their fury. In so important a matter we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favour, by using words of men's wisdom. Concerning the manner wherein he received the gospel, he had it by revelation from Heaven. He was not led to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11the gospel I preached: Paul taught that people are made right with God by grace and through faith, not by following the law (see 2:16–17; Romans 10:9–13; Ephesians 2:8–9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. certify--I made known to you as to the Gospel which was preached by me, that it is not after man, that is, not of, by, or from man (Ga 1:1, 12). It is not according to man; not influenced by mere human considerations, as it would be, if it were of human origin. brethren--He not till now calls them so.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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