Galatians 1:16 net — to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,

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"to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,"

— Galatians 1:16, NET Bible

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Galatians 1 — Context

13

For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how I was savagely persecuting the church of God and trying to destroy it.

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I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my nation, and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.

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But when the one who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace was pleased

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to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,

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nor did I go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before me, but right away I departed to Arabia, and then returned to Damascus.

18

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and get information from him, and I stayed with him fifteen days.

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But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord’s brother.

Galatians 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:16 say?
Galatians 1:16 in the NET Bible reads: “to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,”
Where is Galatians 1:16 in the Bible?
Galatians 1:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read Galatians 1:16 in?
Galatians 1:16 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 1:16?
Galatians 1:16 reads (NET): “to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,” 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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