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Galatians 1:17–21

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Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.
Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
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From verse 17

  1. Acts 9:20–25Rank 1 from verse 17
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    20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

    21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

    22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

    23¶ And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

    24But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

    25Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

  2. 2 Corinthians 11:32–33Rank 2 from verse 17
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    32In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:

    33And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.

  3. Galatians 1:18Rank 3 from verse 17
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    18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

From verse 18

  1. Acts 9:22–23Rank 1 from verse 18
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    22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

    23¶ And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

  2. Acts 22:17–18Rank 2 from verse 18
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    17And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

    18And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

  3. Acts 9:26–29Rank 3 from verse 18
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    26And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

    27But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

    28And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

    29And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

From verse 19

  1. Matthew 13:55Rank 1 from verse 19
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    55Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

  2. Mark 6:3Rank 2 from verse 19
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    3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

  3. Matthew 12:46Rank 3 from verse 19
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    46¶ While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

  4. 1 Corinthians 9:5Rank 4 from verse 19
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    5Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

  5. Matthew 10:3Rank 5 from verse 19
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    3Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, whose surname was Thaddæus;

From verse 20

  1. Romans 9:1Rank 1 from verse 20
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    1I SAY the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

  2. 2 Corinthians 11:31Rank 2 from verse 20
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    31The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.

  3. 2 Corinthians 11:10–11Rank 3 from verse 20
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    10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

    11Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.

From verse 21

  1. Acts 15:41Rank 1 from verse 21
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    41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

  2. Acts 6:9Rank 2 from verse 21
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    9¶ Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

  3. Acts 9:30Rank 3 from verse 21
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    30Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cæsarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

  4. Acts 11:25–26Rank 4 from verse 21
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    25Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

    26And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

  5. Acts 13:1Rank 5 from verse 21
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    1NOW there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

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Galatians 1:17

COMBINED MEANING

neither

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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.

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COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

returned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of return, meaning to go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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Galatians 1:18

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

abode

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1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Galatians 1:19

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

save

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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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brother

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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.

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Galatians 1:20

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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write

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Sense 1: To form letters or words, inscribe, record, compose, copy, or communicate in writing. Sense 2: By figure, to impress and establish something upon the heart or mind.

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COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

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COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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COMBINED MEANING

lie

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Sense 1: To recline, rest, remain, or be situated. Sense 2: In ‘lie with,’ to have sexual intercourse. Sense 3: To speak falsely. Sense 4: A false statement or deception.

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Galatians 1:21

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16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

17Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.

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18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

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19But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

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20Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.

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21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

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22And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ:

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