Galatians 1:12
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
Ἰησοῦς
of Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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παραλαμβάνω
received
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παραλαμβάνω
To take, to receive, to accept. Paralambano. I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you. The Gospel is a trust received and passed on. Handle it with care.
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διδάσκω
was I taught it
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διδάσκω
To teach, to instruct. Didasko. Go and make disciples teaching them. The Great Commission is not just evangelism. It is ongoing teaching and formation.
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οὔτε
nor
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οὔτε
not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
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οὐδέ
Neither
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οὐδέ
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
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