Galatians 1:16

Translations

Modern

…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,

Traditional

To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

Literal

…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I conferred not immediately with flesh and blood,

Latin

…ut revelaret Filium suum in me, ut evangelizarem illum in gentibus: continuo non acquievi carni et sanguini,

Original

Greek

English

…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,

Notes

Galatians 1:15–16

God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb: God chose Paul for special work even before he was born. This is like how God chose other leaders (see Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139:13 –16; Isaiah 49:1 –6; Romans 9:10 –13).
called me by His grace: For Paul's conversion story (how he became a follower of Jesus), see Acts 9:1 –19; 22:1 –21; 26:9 –23.
Paul was called to share the good news about Jesus with non-Jews (Galatians 2:7). He even taught other apostles what this meant (see Galatians 2:11 –21).
to reveal His Son in me: This might refer to Paul's meeting with Christ (Acts 9:1 –19; see also 1 Corinthians 9:1; 15:8). In me might also mean an inner revelation (see Galatians 2:20; 4:6 –7) and suggests that Paul's changed heart showed Christ to others.

Galatians 1:16–20

Paul learned directly from the Lord and did not consult with any person, not even the other apostles. Paul was independent from the other apostles but still agreed with them (2:1–10).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Matthew 16:17
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
Ephesians 3:5–10
…which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.
Ephesians 1:17–18
…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
Acts 22:21
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
1 Corinthians 2:9–13
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Deuteronomy 33:9
He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant.
Luke 9:23–25
Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
Luke 9:59–62
Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
Galatians 1:11–12
For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man.
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blood Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Disciple Faith Gospel Judaizers Letter to the Galatians Paul the Apostle

Topics

Christian Minister: Call of Christian Minister: Preach Without Authority Gentiles: Conversion of Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Ignorance: Sins of Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Missionary Work by Ministers is According to the Purpose of God Paul: Called to be an Apostle Paul: Sent to the Gentiles Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Apostles: Called by God The Heathen: The Gospel to be Preached To

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