Galatians 1:23

Translations

Modern

They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”

Traditional

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

Literal

But they were only hearing that “the one formerly persecuting us now preaches the faith that formerly he was ravaging.”

Latin

…tantum autem auditum habebant quoniam qui persequebatur nos aliquando, nunc evangelizat fidem, quam aliquando expugnabat:

Original

Greek

English

They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”

Notes

Galatians 1:23–24

The church in Jerusalem was very happy when Paul became a follower of Jesus. This change (compare 1:13–14) and his message were both God's work (compare Acts 9:31). The way Paul taught about Jesus matched what the Jerusalem church believed.

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

1 Corinthians 15:8–10
And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.
1 Timothy 1:13–16
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.
Acts 9:20
Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”
Acts 9:26
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Faith Letter to the Galatians Persecution

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Christian Minister: Preach Without Authority Conversion of Sinners, a Cause of Joy: To Saints Paul: Sent to the Gentiles Repentance: Illustrated: Paul

Galatians 1:23

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