1 Paul, an apostle (not from men, neither through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead),Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of ,
meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an
apostle
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
2 and all the brethren that are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- unto the Assemblies G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- of Galatia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Galatia G1053 (Γαλατία) — Galatia, a region of Asia
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
4 who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil world, according to the will of our God and Father:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- that G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as
adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or
actual)
- he might deliver G1807 (ἐξαιρέω) — actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select;
figuratively, to release
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- this G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- present G1764 (ἐνίστημι) — to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend,
(participle) be instant
- evil G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or
influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to
essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
- world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
5 to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- and ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- and ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively)
trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be
it)
6 I marvel that ye are so quickly removing from him that called you in the grace of Christ unto a different gospel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I marvel G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- ye are G3346 (μετατίθημι) — to transfer, i.e. (literally) transport, (by
implication) exchange, (reflexively) change sides, or (figuratively)
pervert
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- soon G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner)
rapidly
- removed G3346 (μετατίθημι) — to transfer, i.e. (literally) transport, (by
implication) exchange, (reflexively) change sides, or (figuratively)
pervert
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- him that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- into G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
7 which is not another gospel: only there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
- G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- there be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- trouble G5015 (ταράσσω) — to stir or agitate (roil water)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- pervert G3344 (μεταστρέφω) — to turn across, i.e. transmute or (figuratively)
corrupt
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- though G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- an angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- preach any other gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- than G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- that which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we have preached G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- let him be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- anathema G331 (ἀνάθεμα) — a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or
person)
9 As we have said before, so say I now again, If any man preacheth unto you any gospel other than that which ye received, let him be anathema.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- we said before G4302 (προλέγω) — to say beforehand, i.e. predict,
forewarn
- so G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- say I G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- preach any other gospel G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- than G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye have received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in
any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an
office; figuratively, to learn
- let him be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- anathema G331 (ἀνάθεμα) — a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or
person)
10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- do I G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- persuade G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- do I seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- to please G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be
agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- I G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be
agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
- yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
- pleased G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be
agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
- I should G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- G302 (ἄν)
- be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
11 For I make known to you, brethren, as touching the gospel which was preached by me, that it is not after man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I certify G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to
know
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- was preached G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
12 For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in
any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an
office; figuratively, to learn
- it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not
even
- was I taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the revelation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
13 For ye have heard of my manner of life in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and made havoc of it:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- ye have heard of G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- in time past G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Jews’ religion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Jews’ religion G2454 (Ἰουδαϊσμός) — "Judaism", i.e. the Jewish faith and usages
- how that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- beyond measure G5236 (ὑπερβολή) — a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively)
supereminence; adverbially (with or ) pre-
eminently
- I persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- wasted G4199 (πορθέω) — to ravage
(figuratively)
- it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
14 and I advanced in the Jews’ religion beyond many of mine own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- profited G4298 (προκόπτω) — to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e.
(figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in
time, to be well along)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Jews’ religion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Jews’ religion G2454 (Ἰουδαϊσμός) — "Judaism", i.e. the Jewish faith and usages
- above G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- my equals G4915 (συνηλικιώτης) — a co-aged person, i.e. alike in
years
- mine own G1473 (ἐγώ)
- nation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- nation G1085 (γένος) — "kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative,
individual or collective)
- being G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- more exceedingly G4057 (περισσῶς) — superabundantly
- zealous G2207 (ζηλωτής) — a "zealot"
- of the traditions G3967 (πατρικός) — paternal, i.e. ancestral
- of my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- fathers G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the
Jewish traditionary law
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
15 But when it was the good pleasure of God, who separated me, even from my mother’s womb, and called me through his grace,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- it pleased G2106 (εὐδοκέω) — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act);
specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- separated G873 (ἀφορίζω) — to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit,
exclude, appoint, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- mother’s G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively,
immediate or remote)
- womb G2836 (κοιλία) — a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by
implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
16 to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles; straightway I conferred not with flesh and blood:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To reveal G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I might preach G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the heathen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the heathen G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
- immediately G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
- I conferred G4323 (προσανατίθημι) — to lay up in addition, i.e. (middle voice and
figuratively) to impart or (by implication) to consult
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- with flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
17 neither went I up to Jerusalem to them that were apostles before me: but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned unto Damascus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- went I up G424 (ἀνέρχομαι) — to ascend
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol
of Palestine
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- them which were G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively,
superior) to
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I went G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or
behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Arabia G688 (Ἀραβία) — Arabia, a region of Asia
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- returned G5290 (ὑποστρέφω) — to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally
or figuratively)
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Damascus G1154 (Δαμασκός) — Damascus, a city of Syria
18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then G1899 (ἔπειτα) — thereafter
- after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
- years G2094 (ἔτος) — a year
- I went up G424 (ἀνέρχομαι) — to ascend
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol
of Palestine
- to see G2477 (ἱστορέω) — to be knowing (learned), i.e. (by
implication) to visit for information (interview)
- Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a
name, Petrus, an apostle
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- abode G1961 (ἐπιμένω) — to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively,
persevere)
- with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- fifteen G1178 (δεκαπέντε) — ten and five, i.e. fifteen
- days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- other G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- of the apostles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- saw I G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- none G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- save G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- James G2385 (Ἰάκωβος) — Jacobus, the name of three
Israelites
- the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- Lord’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord’s G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
20 Now touching the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the things which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- I lie G5574 (ψεύδομαι) — to utter an untruth or
attempt to deceive by falsehood
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
21 Then I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Afterwards G1899 (ἔπειτα) — thereafter
- I came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the regions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the regions G2824 (κλίμα) — a slope, i.e. (specially) a "clime" or tract of
country
- of Syria G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Syria G4947 (Συρία) — Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a
region of Asia
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Cilicia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Cilicia G2791 (Κιλικία) — Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor
22 And I was still unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- unknown G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of
information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through
disinclination)
- by face G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- unto the Assemblies G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto the Assemblies G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- of Judaea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Judaea G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa),
a region of Palestine
- which were G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
23 but they only heard say, He that once persecuted us now preacheth the faith of which he once made havoc;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- they had G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- That G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- in times past G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- preacheth G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the
gospel
- the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- once G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- he destroyed G4199 (πορθέω) — to ravage
(figuratively)
24 and they glorified God in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- they glorified G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide
application)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)