Galatians 1:20 nasb — (Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)

NASB

"(Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)"

— Galatians 1:20, NASB

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Galatians 1 — Context

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nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away to Arabia, and returned once more to Damascus.

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Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days.

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But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord's brother.

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(Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)

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Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

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I was still unknown by sight to the churches of Judea which were in Christ;

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but only, they kept hearing, "He who once persecuted us is now preaching the faith which he once tried to destroy."

Galatians 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:20 say?
Galatians 1:20 in the NASB reads: “(Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)”
Where is Galatians 1:20 in the Bible?
Galatians 1:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read Galatians 1:20 in?
Galatians 1:20 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 1:20?
Galatians 1:20 reads (NASB): “(Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you before God that I am not lying.)” 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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