Galatians 1:12

I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it. Instead, it was by revelation of Jesus Christ to me.

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For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

In Context

11For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I proclaimed is not man's gospel.

13You have heard about my former life in Judaism, how I was persecuting the church of God beyond measure and that I was trying to destroy it.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread.

Galatians 1:1Paul, an apostle—not an apostle from men nor by human agency, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—

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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