Galatians 1:23
“But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But they had heard only,.... What they knew of the apostle was only by hearsay; they had never seen him, nor heard him…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But they had heard only ... - They had not seen me; but the remarkable fact of my conversion had been reported to them.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They had heard only - As a persecutor of the Church of Christ, I was well known; and as a convert to Christ I was not…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Galatians 1:10-24
What Paul had said more generally, in the preface of this epistle, he now proceeds more particularly to enlarge upon.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Galatians 1:23-24
They only heard reports to the effect that, Our former persecutor is now preaching the faith which he once was seeking…
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