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Galatians 1:10-12
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Galatians 1:10-12
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
10 Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant[a] of Christ.[b]
Paul’s Vindication of His Apostleship
11 For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not man’s[c] gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
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- Galatians 1:10 Or slave
- 1.10 No doubt Paul was accused of exempting Gentile converts from the law of Moses in order to curry favor.
- Galatians 1:11 Greek according to man
Galatians 1:10-12
New International Version
Galatians 1:10-12
New International Version
10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people?(A) If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Paul Called by God
11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters,(B) that the gospel I preached(C) is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man,(D) nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation(E) from Jesus Christ.(F)
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