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The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:11-24

Position. "For I make known to you, brethren, as touching the gospel which was preached by me." To the remarkable outburst of feeling with which the apostle approaches the Galatians, succeeds affectionate, calm statement. He addresses them now as brethren. His object in writing to them is not to excommunicate them, but to bring them back from their error. Against the misrepresentations of the Judaists he wishes to make known to them as his brethren his exact position, touching the gospel... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:17

Neither went I up to Jerusalem ( οὐδὲ ἀνῆκλθον εἰς ἱεροσόλυμα ) neither went I up ( or , away ) . This "neither" negatives one particular instance of the general notion of "consulting flesh and blood," in reference to which an exception might else have not unnaturally been supposed likely. It forms a sort of climax to the negative. So Romans 9:16 , "Not of him that willeth, neither of him that ranneth." It is uncertain whether "went up" or "went away" is the true reading... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:17

The purpose of St. Paul's journey into Arabia. The paraphrase given above in the Exposition explains why it is that the apostle mentions his going into Arabia. It is because, at that juncture, he left Damascus to go nowhere else, and because this was a country where there was no man to teach him the gospel. It explains, I say, why St. Paul mentions the journey into Arabia; the journey itself it does not explain. But thin is a point which now claims consideration. 1 . By ancient... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:17-24

Proofs of his entirely independent course after conversion. The apostle adduces three or four separate facts to prove his independence of the apostles and of Judaic influence. I. HIS FIRST JOURNEY AFTER HIS CONVERSION WAS NOT TO JERUSALEM . "Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me." It was very necessary for him to show that he received no instructions from the apostles at the commencement of his ministry, for the Judaists were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:18

Then after three years ( ἔπειτα μετὰ τρία ἔτη ) . The apostle's object is to illustrate the independent source of his doctrine as not derived from men. This he does here by indicating how long an interval elapsed after he first was made acquainted with it before he ever got to even know Peter. By this he gives his readers to feel how strongly assured from the very first was his conviction of the sufficiency and certain truth of those views of the "gospel" which had been... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 1:17

Neither went I up to Jerusalem - That is, I did not go there at once. I did not go to consult with the apostles there, or to be instructed by them in regard to the nature of the Christian religion. The design of this statement is to show that, in no sense, did he derive his commission from man.To them which were apostles before me - This implies that Paul then regarded himself to be an apostle. They were, he admits, apostles before he was; but he felt also that he had original authority with... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 1:18

Then after three years - Probably three years after his departure from Jerusalem to Damascus, not after his return to Arabia. So most commentators have understood it.Went up to Jerusalem - More correctly, as in the margin, returned.To see Peter - Peter was the oldest and most distinguished of the apostles. In Galatians 2:9, he, with James and John, is called a pillar. But why Paul went particularly to see him is not known. It was probably, however, from the celebrity and distinction which he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 1:15-17

Galatians 1:15-17. When it pleased God He ascribes nothing to his own merits, endeavours, or sincerity; who separated me from my mother’s womb Set me apart for an apostle, as he did Jeremiah for a prophet, (Jeremiah 1:5,) and ordered my education with a view to that office. Such an unconditional predestination as this may consist both with God’s justice and mercy. And called me by his grace By his free and almighty love, to be both a Christian and an apostle; to reveal his Son in me ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 1:18-19

Galatians 1:18-19. Then, after three years Wherein I had given full proof of my apostleship; I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter And converse with him; and abode with him fifteen days During which they doubtless discoursed at large together on the mutual success of their ministry. “This being Paul’s first visit to Jerusalem since his conversion, the brethren there shunned him, suspecting that he feigned himself a disciple with a view to betray them. But Barnabas, who probably had... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 1:11-24

Paul’s gospel came direct from God (1:11-24)Again Paul emphasizes that the gospel he preaches was not of human invention and came from no human source. He received it through the direct work of God in him (11-12). He supports this claim by pointing out that his preaching of this gospel has nothing to do with his religious background. He had been brought up a strict Jew, opposed to Christianity, educated in the law and obedient to the traditions (13-14).Nor did any of the apostles, leading... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:11-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:17-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 1:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 1:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 1:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 1:15-17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 1:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 1:11-24

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