Galatians 1:10
Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate men, or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
11I would remind you, Brothers, that the Good News which I told is no mere human invention.
Cross References
Matthew 22:16They sent their disciples, with the Herodians, to say to him: “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man, and that you teach the way of God honestly, and are not afraid of any one; for you pay no regard to a man’s position.
Acts 4:19But Peter and John replied: “Whether it is right, in the sight of God, to listen to you rather than to him —
Acts 12:20It happened that Herod was deeply offended with the people of Tyre and Sidon, but they went in a body to him, and, having succeeded in winning over Blastus, the Chamberlain, they begged Herod for a reconciliation, because their country was dependent on the King’s for its food-supply.
Romans 2:8while as to those who are factious, and disobedient to Truth but obedient to Evil, wrath and anger, distress and despair,
Romans 15:1We, the strong, ought to take on our own shoulders the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.
2 Corinthians 5:9Therefore, whether in our home or absent from our home, our one ambition is to please him.
Matthew Henry on Galatians 1:7-10
The Apostle's Concern at Their Defection. ( a. d. 56.) 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received,… Read the whole commentary →