Galatians 1:22 net — But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.

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"But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ."

— Galatians 1:22, NET Bible

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KJV
“And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ:”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“And I was still unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ: ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ:”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“And the churches of Judaea which were in Christ still had no knowledge of my face or person:”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ:”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Galatians 1 — Context

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

I assure you that, before God, I am not lying about what I am writing to you!

Afterward I went to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.

They were only hearing,“The one who once persecuted us is now proclaiming the good news of the faith he once tried to destroy.”

So they glorified God because of me.

Galatians 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:22 say?

Galatians 1:22 in the NET Bible reads: “But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.”

Where is Galatians 1:22 in the Bible?

Galatians 1:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 22.

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 1:22.

What translation should I read Galatians 1:22 in?

Galatians 1:22 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 1:22?

Galatians 1:22 reads (NET): “But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.” 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 1:22 net — But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.

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