Galatians 1:12 kjva — For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."

— Galatians 1:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Galatians 1 — Context

9

As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

10

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

11

But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

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For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

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And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

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But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,

Galatians 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:12 say?
Galatians 1:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
Where is Galatians 1:12 in the Bible?
Galatians 1:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 1:12.
What translation should I read Galatians 1:12 in?
Galatians 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 1:12?
Galatians 1:12 reads (KJVA): “For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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