Galatians 1:2

Galatians 1:2 Meaning and Explanation

And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:

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Paul notes that the believers with him join in this letter, which is addressed to the churches of Galatia.

What Does Galatians 1:2 Mean?

Though Paul speaks with apostolic authority, he is not alone. The brethren around him stand with the message. The letter is not a private quarrel but the shared concern of a community that loves these congregations and fears for them.

He writes to 'the churches' — plural — of Galatia. A whole region had received the good news, and now a whole region was in danger. What follows is meant to be read aloud, passed from town to town, a single urgent appeal sent to everyone at once.

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What does Galatians 1:2 mean?

Paul notes that the believers with him join in this letter, which is addressed to the churches of Galatia.

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