Galatians 1:21

Translations

Modern

Later I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

Traditional

Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

Literal

Then I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

Latin

Deinde veni in partes Syriæ, et Ciliciæ.

Original

Greek

English

Later I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

Notes

Galatians 1:21–22

Paul was not working under the guidance of the apostles in Jerusalem or the churches in Judea.

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)

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Places

Cilicia: Province in Asia Minor; Paul's birthplace and ministry area Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Cilicia Faith Letter to the Galatians Paul the Apostle Syria, Syrians

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Christian Minister: Preach Without Authority Cilicia: The Congregations of Paul: Sent to the Gentiles Syria: Paul Preaches In

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