Galatians 1:24

And they gave glory to God on my account.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And they glorified God in me.

In Context

23They only heard it said, "He who was once our persecutor is now telling the Good News of the faith of which he formerly made havoc."

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Cross References

Luke 2:14"Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!"

Luke 15:10"I tell you that in the same way there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one repentant sinner."

Acts 11:18This statement of Peter's silenced his opponents. They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also God has given the repentance which leads to Life."

2 Corinthians 9:13For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,

2 Thessalonians 1:10when He comes on that day to be glorified in His people and to be wondered at among all who have believed, including you--because you believed the testimony which we brought for your acceptance.

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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