Galatians 1:19
Galatians 1:19 Meaning and Explanation
“But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Galatians 1:19 Mean?
The list of those Paul met in Jerusalem is short: Peter, and James the Lord's brother. He underscores how limited his contact was. He did not make rounds among the apostles collecting their approval.
Naming James 'the Lord's brother' marks him as a leader of the Jerusalem church and a witness whose word carries weight. Paul is building a record that anyone could check. His account is precise because his honesty is on the line, as the next verse makes plain.
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What does Galatians 1:19 mean?
Paul saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother.