Galatians 1:15

But when God, who chose me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, was pleased

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,

In Context

14and I surpassed in Judaism many of my own age and nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the tradition of my fathers.

16to reveal his Sou in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I at once declined all conference with flesh and blood:

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Cross References

Matthew 11:26Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Luke 10:21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes; even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Acts 13:2And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to the work to which I have called them.

Matthew Henry on Galatians 1:11-24

The Apostle's Integrity. ( a. d. 56.) 10 For 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. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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