Galatians 1:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)12 [Furthermore], I did not receive this [Gospel message] from any person, nor was I taught it [by anyone]. Instead, it came to me through [a divine] revelation from Jesus Christ. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176912 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition12 For indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but [it came to me] through a [direct] revelation [given] by Jesus Christ (the Messiah). Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)12 For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible12 I didn’t receive it or learn it from a human. It came through a revelation from Jesus Christ. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version12 And I did not receive it from man, nor did I learn it, except through the revelation of Jesus Christ. Ver Capítulo |
You people are looking [merely] at the appearance of things [or, “You should look at what is obvious!” In either case, it suggests they were misjudging Paul’s ministry]. If any person is confident within himself that he belongs to Christ, he should reflect on this again: We are just as much Christ’s [servants] as he is.
[It was] in response to [a divine] revelation that I went [there] and explained to them [i.e., the apostles and elders] the Gospel [message] that I had been preaching among the Gentiles. Then [later on I presented it] privately before those who were highly regarded [i.e., the three apostles, verse 9] so [they would have verification that] my running [i.e., ministry] had not been, nor was now, in vain.
For we say this to you by [the authority of] the word of the Lord [Note: Paul was either quoting what Jesus had previously said, or was giving a revelation he had received from the Lord. See I Cor. 14:37], that we [Christians] who are [still] alive, who are left [on earth] when the Lord returns, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. [Note: The point Paul is making is that the living will not be “changed” (I Cor. 15:51-52) and taken to heaven before the dead are raised].