Gálatas 1:13, Gálatas 1:23 NVT

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Galatians 1:1-24

Religious Fickleness Gal 1:6 The Apostle does not speak in this letter as he speaks in almost every other Epistle. I notice the absence of the usual commendations. How the Apostle praises the Corinthians! "I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; that in every thing ye are enriched by him... ye come behind in no gift;" and after that he lacerates them with a rod, forgetting all his encomiums. Read the Epistle to the Corinthians, compare... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Galatians 1:13-24

(13) For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: (14) And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. (15) But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, (16) To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 1:10-14

10-14 In preaching the gospel, the apostle sought to bring persons to the obedience, not of men, but of God. But Paul would not attempt to alter the doctrine of Christ, either to gain their favour, or to avoid their fury. In so important a matter we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favour, by using words of men's wisdom. Concerning the manner wherein he received the gospel, he had it by revelation from Heaven. He was not led to Christianity, as many are, merely by education. read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Galatians 1:1-99

Galations 1 IN OPENING HIS letter Paul not only announced his apostleship but emphasized the fact that he held this place directly from God. It had reached him from no man, not even the twelve who were chosen before him. Men were not the source of it, nor had he received it by means of them as channels. God was the source of it, and it had reached him by Jesus Christ. Hence he had a fulness of authority not possessed by the Judaising teachers who were troubling them, for they at best could... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Galatians 1:11-17

Paul Protests His Apostolic Commission. He has his Gospel by direct revelation of Jesus Christ: v. 11. But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. v. 12. For in either received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. v. 13. For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the Church of God and wasted it, v. 14. and profited in the Jews' religion... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Galatians 1:11-24

ITO DESTROY THE INFLUENCE WHICH THE FALSE TEACHERS HAD GAINED IN THE CHURCHES, PAUL REFUTES THEIR ATTACKS UPON HIS APOSTOLIC DIGNITY, AND PROVES THEREBY THE FULL AUTHORITY OF HIS PREACHINGGalatians 1:11 to Galatians 2:211. To this end the appeals to the fact that he received his commission to declare the Gospel from God and Christ Himself through immediate revelation, not from the senior Apostles(Galatians 1:11-24)11But I certify you [Now I declare unto you],16 brethren, that the gospel which... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Galatians 1:11-17

the True Gospel a Revelation Galatians 1:11-17 When men belittle the Apostle’s teaching as being purely Pauline, we should recall these strong statements, which attribute his knowledge of the gospel to the direct revelation of the Lord. He received from Christ Himself that which he delivered to the Church. See also Acts 1:2 . It was this that made his message authoritative. What intensity of interest must have gathered for him about Mount Sinai, which doubtless was the objective of his... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Galatians 1:1-24

In the beginning of most of his epistles Paul definitely declares his apostleship. In this instance, in a parenthesis, he defends that declaration more emphatically than in any other introduction. The absence of personal salutations is marked. He does not, however, omit the salutation of the Gospel. Grace and peace are for them also. As there are no words of personal salutation, so also there are no expressions of thankfulness for the Galatians' condition. Instead of the usual, "I thank my... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Galatians 1:1-24

Turning from Grace Galatians 1:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our study of today carries us into some very vital relationships relative to salvation. We are all willing to grant that works hold a vital place in after-salvation experiences; however, they hold no place in redemption. We can do nothing to become a Christian; however, after we have become a Christian, we should do everything that becomes one. 1. A definition of grace. This may be somewhat difficult to give in a sufficient fullness. If... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 1:11-24

Paul Declares His Credentials and States His Case (Galatians 1:11 - Galatians 2:21 ). Paul will now make clear to them what his credentials are. If they ask, why should they listen to him, he will now tell them. And he will then make clear exactly what his message is. Paul States His Credentials (Galatians 1:11 to Galatians 2:10 ). Paul now makes clear the grounds on which he considers that he has a right to be listened to. It is because: a) What he preaches is what he received by... read more