Galatians 1:21

Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;”Galatians 1:21

What Does Galatians 1:21 Mean?

Galatians 1:21 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 1, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (13)

These passages are connected to Galatians 1:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Acts 15:23“And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:”Acts 15:41“And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.”Acts 6:9“Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.”Acts 9:30“Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.”Acts 11:25“Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:”Acts 13:1“Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.”Acts 18:18“And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.”Acts 20:3“And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.”Acts 21:3“Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.”Acts 21:39“But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.”Acts 22:3“I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.”Acts 23:34“And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;”Acts 27:5“And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.”

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