Galatians 1:1

1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—

Galatians 1:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
ESV
1 Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--
NLT
1 This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself and by God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead.
MSG
1 I, Paul, and my companions in faith here, send greetings to the Galatian churches. My authority for writing to you does not come from any popular vote of the people, nor does it come through the appointment of some human higher-up. It comes directly from Jesus the Messiah and God the Father, who raised him from the dead. I'm God-commissioned.
CSB
1 Paul, an apostle-not from men or by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead-

Galatians 1:1 In-Context

1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—
2 and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,
4 who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Cross References 5

  • 1. S 1 Corinthians 1:1
  • 2. ver 11,12
  • 3. ver 15,16; S Acts 9:15; Acts 20:24
  • 4. ver 15,16; S Acts 9:15; Acts 20:24
  • 5. S Acts 2:24
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