Galatians 1:17–22
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
Neither went I vp to Ierusalem, to them which were Apostles before me, but I went into Arabia, and returned againe vnto Damascus.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Then after three yeeres, I ‖went vp to Ierusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteene dayes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, returned.
But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.
But other of the Apostles saw I none, saue Iames the Lords brother.
Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
Now the things which I write vnto you, behold, before God I lye not.
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia,
And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ:
And was vnknowen by face vnto the Churches of Iudea, which were in Christ.
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From verse 17
- Acts 9:20–25Rank 1 from verse 17
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.
20And straightway hee preached Christ in the Synagogues, that hee is the Sonne of God.
21But all that heard him, were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this Name in Hierusalem, and came hither for that intent that he might bring them bound vnto the chiefe Priests?
22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, proouing that this is very Christ.
23¶ And after that many dayes were fulfilled, the Iewes tooke counsel to kill him.
24*But their laying awaite was knowen of Saul: and they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
25Then the disciples tooke him by night, and let him downe by the wall in a basket.
- 2 Corinthians 11:32–33Rank 2 from verse 17
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.
32In Damascus the gouernour vnder Aretas the King, kept the citie with a garison, desirous to apprehend mee.
33And through a window in a basket was I let downe, by the wall, and escaped his hands.
- Galatians 1:18Rank 3 from verse 17
From verse 18
- Acts 9:22–23Rank 1 from verse 18
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:
22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, proouing that this is very Christ.
23¶ And after that many dayes were fulfilled, the Iewes tooke counsel to kill him.
- Acts 22:17–18Rank 2 from verse 18
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.
17And it came to passe, that when I was come againe to Hierusalem, euen while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance,
18And saw him saying vnto mee, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Hierusalem: for they will not receiue thy testimony concerning me.
- Acts 9:26–29Rank 3 from verse 18
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.
26And when Saul was come to Hierusalem, he assayed to ioyne himselfe to the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, and beleeued not that he was a disciple.
27But Barnabas tooke him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared vnto them how hee had seene the Lord in the way, and that hee had spoken to him, and how hee had preached boldly at Damascus in the Name of Iesus.
28And he was with them comming in, and going out at Hierusalem.
29And he spake boldly in the Name of the Lord Iesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
From verse 19
- Matthew 13:55Rank 1 from verse 19
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.
3Is not this the carpenter, the sonne of Mary, the brother of Iames and Ioses, and of Iuda, and Simon? And are not his sisters heere with vs? And they were offended at him.
- Matthew 12:46Rank 3 from verse 19
- 1 Corinthians 9:5Rank 4 from verse 19
- Matthew 10:3Rank 5 from verse 19
- Acts 12:17Rank 6 from verse 19
17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
17But he beckening vnto them with the hand, to hold their peace, declared vnto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison: And he said, Goe shew these things vnto Iames, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
13And when they were come in, they went vp into an vpper roome, where abode both Peter & Iames, & Iohn, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, Iames the sonne of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Iudas the brother of Iames.
From verse 20
- Romans 9:1Rank 1 from verse 20
- 2 Corinthians 11:31Rank 2 from verse 20
- 2 Corinthians 11:10–11Rank 3 from verse 20
From verse 21
- Acts 15:41Rank 1 from verse 21
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.
9¶ Then there arose certaine 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 Steuen.
- Acts 11:25–26Rank 4 from verse 21
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.
25Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seeke Saul.
26And when he had found him, he brought him vnto Antioch. And it came to passe, that a whole yeere they assembled themselues ‖with the Church, and taught much people, and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
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.
1¶ Nowe there were in the Church that was at Antioch, certaine Prophets and teachers: as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had bene ‖brought vp with Herod the Tetrarch, and Saul.
- Acts 15:23Rank 6 from verse 21
23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
23And wrote letters by them after this maner, The Apostles and Elders, and brethren, send greeting vnto the brethren, which are of the Gentiles in Antioch, and Syria, and Cilicia.
- Acts 18:18Rank 7 from verse 21
18¶ And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
18¶ And Paul after this taried there yet a good while, and then tooke his leaue of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: hauing shorne his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
3Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
3Now when wee had discouered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the shippe was to vnlade her burden.
- Acts 21:39Rank 9 from verse 21
39But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
39But Paul said, I am a man which am a Iew of Tarsus, a citie in Cilicia, a citizen of no meane citie: & I beseech thee suffer me to speake vnto the people.
3I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
3*I am verely a man which am a Iew, borne in Tarsus a citie in Cilicia, yet brought vp in this citie at the feete of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect maner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous towards God, as ye all are this day.
- Acts 23:34Rank 11 from verse 21
From verse 22
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14Rank 1 from verse 22
14For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judæa are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
14For yee, brethren, became followers of the Churches of God, which in Iudea are in Christ Iesus: for ye also haue suffered like things of your owne countreymen, euen as they haue of the Iewes:
- Romans 16:7Rank 2 from verse 22
- 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 3 from verse 22
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1Rank 4 from verse 22
1PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1¶ Paul and Siluanus, and Timotheus, vnto the Church of the Thessalonians, which is in God the Father, and in the Lord Iesus Christ: grace be vnto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Iesus Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1Rank 5 from verse 22
31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
31Then had the Churches rest thorowout all Iudea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified, and walking in the feare of the Lord, and in the comfort of the holy Ghost, were multiplied.
- Philippians 1:1Rank 7 from verse 22
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Galatians 1:17
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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Galatians 1:18
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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Periods of twelve months.
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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.
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1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.
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Galatians 1:19
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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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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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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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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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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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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The one true God.
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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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afterwards
At a later time; subsequently.
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Districts, territories, or surrounding tracts of land.
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The country or region of Syria north of Israel.
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Galatians 1:22
Not known, recognized, identified, understood, disclosed, or familiar to the persons concerned.
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The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.
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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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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
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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:
16To reueale his sonne in mee, that I might preach him among the heathen, immediatly 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.
17Neither went I vp to Ierusalem, to them which were Apostles before me, but I went into Arabia, and returned againe vnto Damascus.
Selected passage18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
18Then after three yeeres, I ‖went vp to Ierusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteene dayes.
Selected passage19But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.
19But other of the Apostles saw I none, saue Iames the Lords brother.
Selected passage20Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
20Now the things which I write vnto you, behold, before God I lye not.
Selected passage21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia,
Selected passage22And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ:
22And was vnknowen by face vnto the Churches of Iudea, which were in Christ.
Selected passage23But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.
23But they had heard onely, that he which persecuted vs in times past, now preacheth the faith, which once hee destroyed.