Galatians 1:19: Meaning Explained

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

Galatians 1:19

“I did not see any of the other apostles — only James, the Lord's brother.”

What Does This Verse Mean?

While in Jerusalem, Paul only saw James, who was Jesus's brother. He didn't meet the other apostles.

What’s Happening Here

Paul is being very specific about who he met. It shows his independence and that he didn't get his teaching from a big group of apostles.

JamesJesus's brother who became a leader in the church

Lord's brotherJesus's relative

Paul's message was trustworthy even though he didn't spend a lot of time with the original apostles.

James became the leader of the church in Jerusalem and wrote the Book of James.

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otherἕτερον

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Butδὲ

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of the apostlesἀποστόλων

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noneοὐκ

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saw Iεἶδον

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JamesἸάκωβον

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brotherἀδελφὸν

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the Lord'sκυρίου

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