Galatians 1:13 nasb — For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and…

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"For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;"

— Galatians 1:13, NASB

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Galatians 1 — Context

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For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.

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For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.

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For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

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For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;

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and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries among my countrymen, being more extremely zealous for my ancestral traditions.

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But when God, who had set me apart even from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, was pleased

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to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood,

Galatians 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:13 say?
Galatians 1:13 in the NASB reads: “For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;”
Where is Galatians 1:13 in the Bible?
Galatians 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 13.
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 1:13.
What translation should I read Galatians 1:13 in?
Galatians 1:13 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 1:13?
Galatians 1:13 reads (NASB): “For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it;” 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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