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Galatians 1

Galatians 1:11

Paul Preaches the Gospel · Galatians 1:10–24
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Translations

Modern
For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man.
Traditional
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
Literal
For I make known to you, brothers, the gospel having been preached by me, that it is not according to man.
Latin
Notum enim vobis facio, fratres, Evangelium, quod evangelizatum est a me, quia non est secundum hominem:

Original

Greek
English
For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man.

Notes

Galatians 1:11

the 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).

Galatians 1:11–2:21

The Judaizers (people who insisted on following Jewish customs) came to Galatia. They preached that both faith and circumcision were necessary. They questioned Paul's authority as an apostle and tried to discredit his message. Paul defended his authority by showing that past events proved his message was the true good news.

Galatians 1:1–2:21

Some people were against Paul and questioned whether he was a true apostle. They did not believe he was honest and did not think he had the right to be a leader in the church. So Paul begins his letter by explaining that he really was an apostle with authority from God.

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