Galatians 1:17 cpdv — Neither did I go to Jerusalem, to those who were Apostles before me. Instead, I went into Arabia, and next I returned t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Neither did I go to Jerusalem, to those who were Apostles before me. Instead, I went into Arabia, and next I returned to Damascus. "

— Galatians 1:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Galatians 1 — Context

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And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my equals among my own kind, having proven to be more abundant in zeal toward the traditions of my fathers.

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But, when it pleased him who, from my mother’s womb, had set me apart, and who has called me by his grace,

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to reveal his Son within me, so that I might evangelize him among the Gentiles, I did not next seek the consent of flesh and blood.

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Neither did I go to Jerusalem, to those who were Apostles before me. Instead, I went into Arabia, and next I returned to Damascus.

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And then, after three years, I went to Jerusalem to see Peter; and I stayed with him for fifteen days.

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But I saw none of the other Apostles, except James, the brother of the Lord.

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Now what I am writing to you: behold, before God, I am not lying.

Galatians 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:17 say?
Galatians 1:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Neither did I go to Jerusalem, to those who were Apostles before me. Instead, I went into Arabia, and next I returned to Damascus. ”
Where is Galatians 1:17 in the Bible?
Galatians 1:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read Galatians 1:17 in?
Galatians 1:17 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 1:17?
Galatians 1:17 reads (CPDV): “Neither did I go to Jerusalem, to those who were Apostles before me. Instead, I went into Arabia, and next I returned to Damascus. ” 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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