Galatians 1:2
What does Galatians 1:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Galatians 1:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Galatians 1:2 means
Paul includes “all the brethren that are with me,” signaling that his concerns are shared by other believers, not just his personal opinion. He writes to “the churches of Galatia,” showing this is a circular letter meant for multiple congregations in the region. The plural reminds us that the problem he will address is widespread. His solidarity with fellow Christians also undermines any charge that he is isolated or rogue. Though he will insist his gospel came from God, he is not anti-church; rather, he writes as part of the body of Christ to call many congregations back to the one message they first received.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and all the brethren that are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
KJV
King James Version · 1611And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and all the brethren that are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and all the brethren with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And all the brethren who are with me: to the churches of Galatia.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and all the brethren with me, to the assemblies of Galatia.
Context
Still within the greeting, Paul identifies the recipients and affirms communal support. The mention of multiple churches underscores the scope of the danger he will soon confront. Immediately ahead comes the customary blessing of grace and peace, then a crisp summary of Christ’s saving work, after which Paul abruptly expresses astonishment at their quick desertion. Seeing the letter’s shared concern and wide audience prepares the reader to hear the urgency of the coming rebuke and the universal relevance of the true Gospel he will defend.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 15:41
And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
- Acts 18:23
And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
- Philippians 4:21
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
- Philippians 2:22
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.
- Acts 9:31
So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
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