Galatians 1:23

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 1:23

BSB

They only heard the account: "The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy."

AKJV

But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preaches the faith which once he destroyed.

CPDV

For they had only heard that: "He, who formerly persecuted us, now evangelizes the faith which he once fought."

ERV

but they only heard say, He that once persecuted us now preacheth the faith of which he once made havock;

NHEB

but they only heard: "He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy."

SMT

And only they had heard, That he then driving us out, now announces the good news, the faith which he then felt the absence of.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 1:23

ButG1161ConjunctiontheyhadG2258Verb heardG191Verb onlyG3440Adverb Neuter ThatG3754ConjunctionhewhichpersecutedG1377Verb usG2248intimespastG4218 nowG3568Adverb preachethG2097VerbthefaithG4102Noun Feminine whichG3739 onceG4218hedestroyedG4199Verb

Commentary for Galatians 1:23

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Overview of Galatians 1:23

Summary

Paul's former persecution transformed into preaching

Event

Former persecutor now preaches

Estimated Time Period

c. 35-46 AD