12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Other Translations of Galatians 1:12

New International Version

12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

English Standard Version

12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

The Message

12 I didn't receive it through the traditions, and I wasn't taught it in some school. I got it straight from God, received the Message directly from Jesus Christ.

New King James Version

12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation

12 I received my message from no human source, and no one taught me. Instead, I received it by direct revelation from Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Galatians 1:12

Commentary on Galatians 1:10-14

(Read Galatians 1:10-14)

In preaching the gospel, the apostle sought to bring persons to the obedience, not of men, but of God. But Paul would not attempt to alter the doctrine of Christ, either to gain their favour, or to avoid their fury. In so important a matter we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favour, by using words of men's wisdom. Concerning the manner wherein he received the gospel, he had it by revelation from Heaven. He was not led to Christianity, as many are, merely by education.

16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

Other Translations of Galatians 1:16

New International Version

16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.

English Standard Version

16 was pleased to reveal his Son toGreek in me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone;Greek with flesh and blood

The Message

16 Now he has intervened and revealed his Son to me so that I might joyfully tell non-Jews about him.

New King James Version

16 to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood,

New Living Translation

16 to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. When this happened, I did not rush out to consult with any human being.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Galatians 1:16

Commentary on Galatians 1:15-24

(Read Galatians 1:15-24)

St. Paul was wonderfully brought to the knowledge and faith of Christ. All who are savingly converted, are called by the grace of God; their conversion is wrought by his power and grace working in them. It will but little avail us to have Christ revealed to us, if he is not also revealed in us. He instantly prepared to obey, without hesitating as to his worldly interest, credit, ease, or life itself. And what matter of thanksgiving and joy is it to the churches of Christ, when they hear of such instances to the praise of the glory of his grace, whether they have ever seen them or not! They glorify God for his power and mercy in saving such persons, and for all the service to his people and cause that is done, and may be further expected from them.