Galatians 1:24

And they were giving glory to God on my account.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And they glorified God in me.

In Context

23only they used to hear it said, "He who was once persecuting us is now preaching the gospel of the very faith which he once tried to ruin."

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Cross References

Luke 2:14"Glory to God in the highest, And in earth peace among men who please him"

Luke 15:10"Even so I tell you there is joy in the presence of the angels for God over one sinner who repents."

Acts 11:18On hearing this they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Forsooth then, to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance unto life."

2 Corinthians 9:13For this ministration proves you. On account of it men glorify God for your faithfulness to your professions of the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your gifts to them and to all.

2 Thessalonians 1:10when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be wondered at in all believers, on that Day; (for you also believed our testimony).

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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