Galatians 1:24 Meaning and Explanation
“And they glorified God in me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →And they glorified God because of what had happened in Paul.
What Does Galatians 1:24 Mean?
The churches' response was not to praise Paul but to praise God. They saw in his changed life the unmistakable work of heaven and gave glory where it belonged. A persecutor turned preacher could only be explained by God.
So the chapter ends as it began — with glory to God. Paul's whole defense, from his calling to his travels, points away from himself. His independence from human authority is not self-importance; it is testimony that God alone deserves the credit for the gospel and the man who carries it.
Galatians 1:24 in the Original Language
doxazo (δοξάζω), 'glorified' -- to give glory, to honor and praise.
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What does Galatians 1:24 mean?
And they glorified God because of what had happened in Paul.