Galatians 1:13

For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 1:13

BSB

For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it.

AKJV

For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:

CPDV

For you have heard of my former behavior within Judaism: that, beyond measure, I persecuted the Church of God and fought against Her.

ERV

For ye have heard of my manner of life in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and made havock of it:

NHEB

For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how I severely persecuted the church of God, and tried to destroy it.

SMT

For ye heard of my turning about when in Judaism, that in excess I drove out the church of God, and laid it waste:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 1:13

ForG1063ConjunctionyehaveheardG191VerbofmyG1699 conversationG391Noun FeminineintimepastG4218 inG1722PrepositiontheJews'religionG2454Noun MasculinehowthatG3754Conjunction beyondG2596Preposition measureG5236Noun FeminineIpersecutedG1377VerbthechurchG1577Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction wastedG4199Verb itG846

Commentary for Galatians 1:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 1:13

Summary

Former persecution demonstrates radical conversion

Place

Judea

Event

Paul recounts prior persecution

Estimated Time Period

c. 33-48 AD