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Galatians 1:11-24
Sunday Between June 5 and 11 (Proper 5) C (Second Reading)
Galatians 1:11-24
I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made
up. [12] I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by
revelation from Jesus Christ.
[13] For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted
the church of God and tried to destroy it. [14] I was advancing in Judaism beyond many
Jews of my own age and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. [15] But
when God, who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace, was pleased [16] to
reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not consult any
man, [17] nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I
went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.
[18] Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Peter and
stayed with him fifteen days. [19] I saw none of the other apostles--only James, the
Lord's brother. [20] I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. [21]
Later I went to Syria and Cilicia. [22] I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea
that are in Christ. [23] They only heard the report: "The man who formerly persecuted
us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy." [24] And they praised God
because of me.
(NIV)
Galatians 1:10-14 (He proves the Divine authority of his doctrine and mission; and declares what he was before his conversion and calling)
In preaching the gospel, the apostle sought to bring persons to the obedience, not of men, but of God. But Paul would not attempt to alter the doctrine of Christ, either to gain their favour, or to avoid their fury. In so important a matter we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favour, by using words of men’s wisdom. Concerning the manner wherein he received the gospel, he had it by revelation from Heaven. He was not led to Christianity, as many are, merely by education.
Galatians 1:15-24 (And how he proceeded after it)
St. Paul was wonderfully brought to the knowledge and faith of Christ. All who are savingly converted, are called by the grace of God; their conversion is wrought by his power and grace working in them. It will but little avail us to have Christ revealed to us, if he is not also revealed in us. He instantly prepared to obey, without hesitating as to his worldly interest, credit, ease, or life itself. And what matter of thanksgiving and joy is it to the churches of Christ, when they hear of such instances to the praise of the glory of his grace, whether they have ever seen them or not! They glorify God for his power and mercy in saving such persons, and for all the service to his people and cause that is done, and may be further expected from them.
(Matthew Henry Concise Commentary)