Galatians 1:22 web — I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,

World English Bible

"I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,"

— Galatians 1:22, World English Bible

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KJV
“And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ:”
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ASV
“And I was still unknown by face unto the churches of Judæa which were in Christ: ”
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NET
“But I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.”
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DRB
“And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ:”
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BBE
“And the churches of Judaea which were in Christ still had no knowledge of my face or person:”
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KJVA
“And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judea which were in Christ:”
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Galatians 1 — Context

But of the other apostles I saw no one, except James, the Lord's brother.

Now about the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I'm not lying.

Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,

but they only heard: "He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy."

And they glorified God in me.

Galatians 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 1:22 say?

Galatians 1:22 in the World English Bible reads: “I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were 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 (WEB): “I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were 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.

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