Galatians 1
King James Version · 24 verses · 687 cross-references linking it to 247 other chapters
Explore Galatians 1 in the interactive map- 1Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)52 cross-references: Galatians 1:11–12, 1 Corinthians 1:1, Acts 9:15–16, Romans 1:1, Revelation 1:5
- 2And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:16 cross-references: Philippians 4:21, 1 Corinthians 16:1, Acts 16:5–6, Philippians 2:22, Acts 18:23
- 3Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,16 cross-references: 2 John 1:3, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Romans 1:7–15, Colossians 1:2, Philippians 1:2
- 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:79 cross-references: Matthew 20:28, Romans 4:25, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 5:19–20, 1 John 2:15–17
- 5To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.27 cross-references: Romans 11:36, Jude 1:25, Psalms 72:19, Hebrews 13:21, Revelation 5:12
- 6I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:49 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 11:4, Galatians 5:7–8, Isaiah 29:13, Psalms 106:13, Galatians 3:1–5
- 7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.56 cross-references: Acts 15:24, Romans 16:17–18, Galatians 5:10, Acts 15:1–5, 2 Corinthians 11:13
- 8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.36 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 11:13–14, Galatians 1:9, Revelation 22:18–19, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Romans 9:3
- 9As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.10 cross-references: Proverbs 30:6, Romans 16:17, Revelation 22:18–19, Deuteronomy 4:2, Deuteronomy 12:32 – Deuteronomy 13:11
- 10For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.52 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Acts 5:29, Ephesians 6:6, James 4:4, Matthew 22:16
- 11But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.13 cross-references: Galatians 1:1, Ephesians 3:3–8, 1 Corinthians 11:23, 1 Corinthians 2:9–10, 1 Corinthians 15:1–3
- 12For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.14 cross-references: Galatians 1:16, Galatians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 2 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23
- 13For 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:25 cross-references: Acts 8:3, 1 Corinthians 15:9, Acts 22:3–5, Acts 9:26, Acts 9:21
- 14And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.24 cross-references: Colossians 2:8, Acts 26:5, Philippians 3:4–6, Matthew 15:6, Acts 22:3
- 15But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,59 cross-references: Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 49:5, Isaiah 49:1, 2 Timothy 1:9, Ephesians 1:5
- 16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:52 cross-references: Matthew 16:17, Ephesians 3:5–10, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 1:13–14, Matthew 26:41
- 17Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.11 cross-references: Acts 9:20–25, 2 Corinthians 11:32–33, Galatians 1:18
- 18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.8 cross-references: Acts 9:26–29, Acts 22:17–18, Acts 9:22–23
- 19But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.27 cross-references: Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Matthew 12:46, Matthew 10:3, 1 Corinthians 9:5
- 20Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.10 cross-references: Romans 9:1, 2 Corinthians 11:31, 2 Corinthians 11:10–11
- 21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;19 cross-references: Acts 15:41, Acts 6:9, Acts 9:30, Acts 11:25–26, Acts 15:23
- 22And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ:13 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 2:14, Romans 16:7, Philippians 1:1, Acts 9:31, 1 Thessalonians 1:1
- 23But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.12 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 15:8–10, Acts 9:13, 1 Timothy 1:13–16, Acts 9:20, Acts 9:26
- 24And they glorified God in me.25 cross-references: Luke 2:14, Matthew 9:8, Luke 15:32, Acts 11:18, Luke 15:10
Explained connections
- Chosen to reach the Gentiles
The Lord tells Ananias that Saul is his chosen vessel to the Gentiles. Paul's own account in Galatians says God revealed his Son in him so he could preach among the nations.
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People in Galatians 1
God, Jesus Christ, Paul, Simon Peter, James
Places in Galatians 1
Jerusalem, Galatia, Damascus, Arabia, Cilicia, Syria, Judea
Hard questions about Galatians 1
- Did Paul go to Jerusalem soon after his conversion, or only after three years?
- Did Jesus raise himself from the dead, or did God raise him?
- On his first visit to Jerusalem, did Paul meet the apostles or only Peter and James?
- If Christians are to bless and not curse, why does Paul pronounce curses?
- Should Christians try to please other people, or not?