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Galatians 1

Galatians 1:2

Paul’s Greeting to the Galatians · Galatians 1:1–5
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Translations

Modern
…and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:
Traditional
And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
Literal
…and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:
Latin
…et qui mecum sunt omnes fratres, ecclesiis Galatiæ.

Original

Greek
English
…and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:

Notes

Galatians 1:2

  • all the brothers with me: Paul likely wrote from Antioch of Syria. Antioch was the center of Paul’s ministry and the first hub of Gentile Christianity (see Acts 11:20–26). Paul was not alone, although his opponents in Galatia might have suggested that, but he was in fellowship with an important New Testament church.

  • Paul probably founded the churches of Galatia during his first missionary journey (Acts 13:4–14:26; see Galatians Book Introduction, “Recipients”).

Galatians 1:1–5

In all his letters, Paul introduces himself and greets the recipients. This greeting stands out because:

  1. Paul strongly asserts his authority as an apostle (1:1).

  2. Instead of offering thanks, prayer, or praise, he gives a rebuke (1:6–10).

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)

Places

Galatia: A region in Asia Minor, recipient of Paul's epistle

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Letter to the Galatians Ordain, Ordination

Topics

Church: List of Congregations of Christians: Galatia Galatia: Churches In Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of