Galatians 1:1

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Galatians 1:1 (KJV)

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 1:1 (Literal)

1 Paul, an apostle, sent not to represent a group of men nor commissioned by a single human being, but sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father, Who raised him from the dead,

CONTEXT- Salutations with Paul's credentials

Galatians 1:1-5

1 Paul, an apostle, sent not to represent a group of men nor commissioned by a single human being, but sent by Jesus Christ and by God the Father, Who raised him from the dead, 2 and all the brothers [who are here in Asia] with me, to the churches [home fellowships] of Galatia: 3 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself [as a legal substitute] for our sins, in order to deliver us from the evil harassment of this age, in accordance with the will of God our Father. 5 To God be glory forever. Amen.

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The Structure of Galatians

A. Gal. 1:1-5 Salutations with Paul’s credentials.
B. Gal. 1:6-10 Statement of Doctrinal Problems.
C. Gal. 1:11-2:21 Paul’s credentials in handling Doctrinal issues.
D. Gal. 3:1 – 5:26 Doctrinal Error stated.
C. Gal. 6:1-10 Believers credentials in handling the Doctrinal error.
B. Gal. 6:11-16 Resolution of the Doctrinal Problem.
A. Gal. 6:17-18 Salutation with Paul’s credentials.