Galatians 1:14

And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 1:14

BSB

I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

AKJV

And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in my own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

CPDV

And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my equals among my own kind, having proven to be more abundant in zeal toward the traditions of my fathers.

ERV

and I advanced in the Jews' religion beyond many of mine own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

NHEB

I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

SMT

And I advanced in Judaism above many like in my race, being more abundantly zealous of paternal traditions.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 1:14

AndG2532Conjunction profitedG4298Verb inG1722PrepositiontheJews'religionG2454Noun Masculine aboveG5228Preposition manyG4183AdjectivemyequalsG4915Noun Masculine inG1722PrepositionmineownG3450 nationG1085Noun Neuter beingG5225VerbmoreexceedinglyG4056Adverb zealousG2207Noun MasculineofthetraditionsG3862Noun FeminineofmyG3450 fathersG3967Adjective

Commentary for Galatians 1:14

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

Overview of Galatians 1:14

Summary

Zealous advancement within ancestral traditions

Place

Judea

Event

Paul describes his religious prominence

Estimated Time Period

c. 33-48 AD