Galatians 1:19

Translations

Modern

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

Traditional

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

Literal

But I did not see any of the other apostles except James, the brother of the Lord.

Latin

…alium autem Apostolorum vidi neminem, nisi Jacobum fratrem Domini.

Original

Greek

English

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

Notes

Galatians 1:18–20

Peter and James spent fifteen days discussing Paul's message, which matched theirs. Paul did not get his authority from the Jerusalem church. His role and authority as an apostle was independent of Jerusalem.

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

James, Brother of Jesus Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Matthew 13:55
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
Mark 6:3
Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
Matthew 12:46
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
1 Corinthians 9:5
Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?
Matthew 10:3
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
Luke 6:15
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
Acts 12:17
Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.
Jude 1:1
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:
Mark 3:18
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.

People

James: Jesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem church

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers of Jesus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Faith James (Person) Letter of James Letter to the Galatians

Topics

Christian Minister: Preach Without Authority James: An Apostle: Brother of Jesus James: Brother of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Brothers (Physical) of Paul: Escapes by Being Let Down from the Wall in a Basket; Goes to Jerusalem Paul: Sent to the Gentiles

Galatians 1:19

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