Galatians 1:16

Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:”Galatians 1:16

What Does Galatians 1:16 Mean?

Galatians 1:16 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Mission, and Incarnation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Galatians 1:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ephesians 6:12“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”Matthew 16:17“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”Psalms 128:6“Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.”Galatians 1:12“For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”Ephesians 3:8“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;”Acts 26:19“Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:”Galatians 2:7“But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;”Ephesians 3:3“How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,”Psalms 119:60“I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.”Ephesians 3:5“Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;”Habakkuk 2:1“I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.”Matthew 9:9“And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”1 Timothy 2:7“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.”Psalms 96:10“Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.”John 12:38“That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?”Romans 11:13“For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:”Ephesians 1:9“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:”Ephesians 1:17“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”1 Peter 1:12“Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.”Matthew 4:20“And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.”

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