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Galatians 1

Galatians 1:5

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

Modern
…to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Traditional
To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Literal
…to whom be the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen.
Latin
…cui est gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

Original

Greek
English
…to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Notes

Galatians 1:5

We should thank God alone for salvation because it is his work alone.

Galatians 1:4–5

This summary of the good news about Jesus is the basis for the following criticism (1:6–10). It might be a creed or statement of faith that Paul used to remind the Galatians of the message they had accepted before.

Galatians 1:3–5

Paul followed the common style for first-century letters. He included a greeting, wished for well-being, and introduced the main topic, the good news about Jesus.

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.

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