Galatians 1:11

I remind you, friends, that the good news which I told is no mere human invention.

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But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

In Context

10Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate people, or God? Am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I should not be a servant of Christ.

12I, at least, did not receive it from any human being, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through a revelation made by Jesus Christ.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 2:9It is what scripture speaks of as – ‘What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered people’s minds – all these things God has prepared for those who love him.’

1 Corinthians 15:1Next, friends, I would like to remind you of the good news which I told you, and which you received – the good news on which you have taken your stand,

Ephesians 3:3and also that it was by direct revelation that the hidden purpose of God was made known to me, as I have already briefly told you.

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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