Galatians 1:21 bbe — Then I came to the parts of Syria and Cilicia.

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"Then I came to the parts of Syria and Cilicia."

— Galatians 1:21, Bible in Basic English

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“Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;”
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Galatians 1 — Context

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Cephas, and was there with him fifteen days.

But of the other Apostles I saw only James, the Lord's brother.

Now God is witness that the things which I am writing to you are true.

Then I came to the parts of Syria and Cilicia.

And the churches of Judaea which were in Christ still had no knowledge of my face or person:

Only it came to their ears that he who at one time was cruel to us is now preaching the faith which before had been attacked by him;

And they gave glory to God in me.

Galatians 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:21 say?

Galatians 1:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then I came to the parts of Syria and Cilicia.”

Where is Galatians 1:21 in the Bible?

Galatians 1:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 21.

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 1:21.

What translation should I read Galatians 1:21 in?

Galatians 1:21 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 1:21?

Galatians 1:21 reads (BBE): “Then I came to the parts of Syria and Cilicia.” 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.

Galatians 1:21 bbe — Then I came to the parts of Syria and Cilicia.

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