Galatians 1:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.

Complete Jewish Bible:

but I did not see any of the other emissaries except Ya‘akov the Lord’s brother.

Berean Standard Bible:

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

American Standard Version:

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But^{G1161} other^{G2087} of the apostles^{G652} saw I^{G1492} none^{G3756}, save^{G1508} James^{G2385} the Lord's^{G2962} brother^{G80}.

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Commentary for Galatians 1:19

Galatians 1:19 is a verse from the New Testament, specifically from the epistle written by the Apostle Paul to the churches in Galatia. In this verse, Paul is clarifying his personal history and the nature of his apostolic authority, which was a point of contention among the Galatian believers. The broader context of the letter addresses the conflict between the Jewish Christian insistence on adherence to the Mosaic Law and Paul's message of justification by faith in Christ alone, apart from the works of the Law.

In the verse, Paul states, "But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother." This statement is part of Paul's defense of his apostolic authority and independence from the original twelve apostles. After his conversion, Paul did not immediately consult with the other apostles, except for a brief visit with Peter in Jerusalem and a meeting with James, who is identified as "the Lord's brother." This James is traditionally understood to be the leader of the Jerusalem church and is thought to be a relative of Jesus, possibly a half-brother or a cousin, according to early Christian tradition.

The historical context of this verse reflects the early tensions within the Christian community regarding the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers, the role of the Law in Christian life, and the legitimacy of apostolic figures who did not have the same background as the original twelve disciples. Paul's mention of James is significant because it underscores his connection to the Jerusalem church leaders while also emphasizing his unique calling and gospel message, which he received directly from the risen Christ, independent of human instruction. This verse serves to validate Paul's authority and his version of the gospel, which was a matter of great importance for the Galatian churches as they navigated the challenges of their newfound faith in a diverse religious landscape.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G2087
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕτερος
   Transliteration: héteros
   Pronunciation: het'-er-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:--altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange.
   
3. Strong's Number: G652
   There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπόστολος
   Transliteration: apóstolos
   Pronunciation: ap-os'-tol-os
   Description: from ἀποστέλλω; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1492
   There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἴδω
   Transliteration: eídō
   Pronunciation: i'-do
   Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1508
   There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰ μή
   Transliteration: ei mḗ
   Pronunciation: i may
   Description: from εἰ and μή; if not:--but, except (that), if not, more than, save (only) that, saving, till.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2385
   There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰάκωβος
   Transliteration: Iákōbos
   Pronunciation: ee-ak'-o-bos
   Description: the same as Ἰακώβ Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites:--James.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
9. Strong's Number: G80
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδελφός
   Transliteration: adelphós
   Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
   Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother.