Galatians 1:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) ”

Galatians 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Paul an apostle - See the note at Romans 1:1 . This is the usual form in which he commences his epistles; and it was of special importance to commence the Epistle in this manner, because it was...
Galatians 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Paul, (1) an apostle, (not (a) of men, neither by (b) man, but by (c) Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) (1) A salutation which puts in a few words the sum of the apost...
Galatians 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 1, 2 (roughly). Paul Vindicates his Independence. Galatians 1:1-5 . Paul's apostleship, denied by his enemies, is due neither to human initiative nor human mediation, but directly to...
Galatians 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

apostle . App-189. not , Greek. ou . App-105. of . Greek. ape . App-104. men . Greek. anthropos . App-123. neither . nor yet. Gk. oude . Compare verses: Galatians 1:11 ; Galatians 1:12...
Galatians 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. Paul, an apostle. In the salutations with which he commenced his Epistles, Paul was accustomed to claim the title of “an Apostle.” His object in doing so, as we have remarked on former occ...
Galatians 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Paul, an apostle, not of men - Not commissioned by any assembly or council of th...
Galatians 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Paul, an Apostle,— The first four verses contain the preface or introduction to this epistle: the general view of it plainly shews St. Paul's chief design to be, to keep theGalatiansfromhearkeningt...
Galatians 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Judaizing teachers persuaded the Galatians that Paul had taught them the...
Galatians 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

An apostle ] The title is used in the technical sense, and is introduced by St. Paul to assert his equality with the Twelve which had been challenged. It is always used by him in letters to Churches...
Galatians 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

An apostle. — This title is evidently to be taken here in its strictest sense, as St. Paul is insisting upon his equality in every respect with the Twelve. The word was also capable of a less exclu...
Galatians 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 1 THE ADDRESS. Galatians 1:1-2 ANTIQUITY has nothing to show more notable in its kind, or more precious, than this letter of Paul to the Churches of Galatia. It takes us back, in some...
Galatians 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Danger from a Perverted Gospel Galatians 1:1-10 Note how strenuously Paul insists upon the genuineness of his call as an Apostle. It had come directly from the lips of Christ. Neither by man,...
Galatians 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the beginning of most of his epistles Paul definitely declares his apostleship. In this instance, in a parenthesis, he defends that declaration more emphatically than in any other introduction. Th...
Galatians 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS Paul introduceth his Epistle, with a short Account of himself, and his Apostleship. He speaks of God's Love, in his Conversion: and awfully describes the State of those, who preach any othe...
Galatians 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Paul an apostle, not of men, neither by man ,.... The writer of this epistle, Paul, puts his name to it, as to all his epistles, excepting that to the Hebrews, if that be his, being neither afraid n...
Galatians 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Ver. 1. Who raised him from the dead ] And by the same almighty power causet...
Galatians 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Paul, an apostle Here it was necessary for Paul to assert his authority, otherwise he is very modest in the use of this title. He seldom mentions it when he joins others with himself in the salutat...
Galatians 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

INTRODUCTION: PAUL'S CREDENTIALS (vs.1-5) Paul writes as an apostle, a sent-one entrusted by God to carry an authoritative message to which Christians must fully bow. "Not from men" (v.1). No hum...
Galatians 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Introductory Address. A. D. 56. 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Je...
Galatians 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Courier New; GALATIANS CHAPTER 1 Galatians 1:1-5 After saluting the churches of Galatia, Galatians 1:6,7 Paul testifieth his surprise that they should so soon have forsaken the truth of...
Galatians 1:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul's Introductory Greeting ( Galatians 1:1-10 ). ‘Paul, an Apostle, not from men neither through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father who raised him from the dead. Paul as usual be...
Galatians 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 1:1 . Paul, an apostle. —He puts his own name and apostleship prominent, because his apostolic commission needs to be vindicated against deniers of it....
Galatians 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 1:1 . Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Paul begins this Epistle by stating his commission as an ap...
Galatians 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 1:1 . Paul an apostle, not of men, neither by man. Paul was not a member of the church of the firstborn, suckled with her breasts, and edified by her ministry. Christ had specially appea...
Galatians 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Galatians 1:1-48 The introductory greeting. The style of this greeting, compared with those found in St. Paul's other Epistles, gives indications of his having addressed hims...
Galatians 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 1 Peter 1:21 ; 1 Timothy 1:11-14 ; 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 ; 2 Timothy 1:1 ; Acts 1:16-26 ; Acts 13:2-4 ; Acts 2:24-32 ; Acts 22:10 ; Acts 22:14-21 ; Acts 26:16-18 ; Acts...
Galatians 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Turning from Grace Galatians 1:1-24 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Our study of today carries us into some very vital relationships relative to salvation. We are all willing to grant that works hold a vit...
Galatians 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Paul, an apostle — Here it was necessary for St. Paul to assert his authority; otherwise he is very modest in the use of this title. He seldom mentions it when he mentions others in the salutations...

Galatians 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Galatians 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Galatians 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Galatians 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Galatians 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes