Galatians 1:22 — Meaning and Application

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“And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:”

Galatians 1:22

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.

Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

And they glorified God in me.

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Galatians 1:1

"Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)"

Galatians 1:2

"And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:"

Galatians 1:3

"Grace {be} to you and peace from God the Father, and {from} our Lord Jesus Christ,"

Galatians 1:4

"Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:"

Galatians 1:5

"To whom {be} glory for ever and ever. Amen."

Galatians 1:6

"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:"

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