Greeting

Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but (A)through Jesus Christ and God the Father (B)who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me,

To the churches of Galatia:

Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, (C)who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us (D)from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Only One Gospel

I marvel that you are turning away so soon (E)from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, (F)which is not another; but there are some (G)who trouble you and want to (H)pervert[a] the gospel of Christ. But even if (I)we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be [b]accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you (J)than what you have received, let him be accursed.

10 For (K)do I now (L)persuade men, or God? Or (M)do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

Call to Apostleship(N)

11 (O)But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For (P)I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came (Q)through the revelation of Jesus Christ.

13 For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how (R)I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and (S)tried to destroy it. 14 And I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my own nation, (T)being more exceedingly zealous (U)for the traditions of my fathers.

15 But when it pleased God, (V)who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, 16 (W)to reveal His Son in me, that (X)I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with (Y)flesh and blood, 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.

Contacts at Jerusalem(Z)

18 Then after three years (AA)I went up to Jerusalem to see [c]Peter, and remained with him fifteen days. 19 But (AB)I saw none of the other apostles except (AC)James, the Lord’s brother. 20 (Now concerning the things which I write to you, indeed, before God, I do not lie.)

21 (AD)Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which (AE)were in Christ. 23 But they were (AF)hearing only, “He who formerly (AG)persecuted us now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they (AH)glorified God in me.

Footnotes

  1. Galatians 1:7 distort
  2. Galatians 1:8 Gr. anathema
  3. Galatians 1:18 NU Cephas

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:

Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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:

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.

15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,

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

17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.

18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.

19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.

20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.

21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:

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

24 And they glorified God in me.

Paul, an apostle(A)—sent not from men nor by a man,(B) but by Jesus Christ(C) and God the Father,(D) who raised him from the dead(E) and all the brothers and sisters[a] with me,(F)

To the churches in Galatia:(G)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,(H) who gave himself for our sins(I) to rescue us from the present evil age,(J) according to the will of our God and Father,(K) to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(L)

No Other Gospel

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called(M) you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel(N) which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion(O) and are trying to pervert(P) the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you,(Q) let them be under God’s curse!(R) As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted,(S) let them be under God’s curse!

10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people?(T) If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Paul Called by God

11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters,(U) that the gospel I preached(V) is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man,(W) nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation(X) from Jesus Christ.(Y)

13 For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism,(Z) how intensely I persecuted the church of God(AA) and tried to destroy it.(AB) 14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous(AC) for the traditions of my fathers.(AD) 15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb(AE) and called me(AF) by his grace, was pleased 16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles,(AG) my immediate response was not to consult any human being.(AH) 17 I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus.(AI)

18 Then after three years,(AJ) I went up to Jerusalem(AK) to get acquainted with Cephas[b] and stayed with him fifteen days. 19 I saw none of the other apostles—only James,(AL) the Lord’s brother. 20 I assure you before God(AM) that what I am writing you is no lie.(AN)

21 Then I went to Syria(AO) and Cilicia.(AP) 22 I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea(AQ) that are in Christ.(AR) 23 They only heard the report: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith(AS) he once tried to destroy.”(AT) 24 And they praised God(AU) because of me.

Footnotes

  1. Galatians 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 11; and in 3:15; 4:12, 28, 31; 5:11, 13; 6:1, 18.
  2. Galatians 1:18 That is, Peter

Saludos de Pablo

Les escribo, yo, el apóstol Pablo. No fui nombrado apóstol por ningún grupo de personas ni por ninguna autoridad humana, sino por Jesucristo mismo y por Dios Padre, quien levantó a Jesús de los muertos.

Todos los hermanos de este lugar se unen a mí para enviar esta carta que escribo a las iglesias de Galacia.

Que Dios Padre y nuestro Señor Jesucristo[a] les concedan gracia y paz. Tal como Dios nuestro Padre lo planeó, Jesús entregó su vida por nuestros pecados para rescatarnos de este mundo de maldad en el que vivimos. ¡A Dios sea toda la gloria por siempre y para siempre! Amén.

Un solo camino verdadero

Estoy horrorizado de que ustedes estén apartándose tan pronto de Dios, quien los llamó a sí mismo por medio de la amorosa misericordia de Cristo.[b] Están siguiendo un evangelio diferente, que aparenta ser la Buena Noticia, pero no lo es en absoluto. Están siendo engañados por los que a propósito distorsionan la verdad acerca de Cristo.

Si alguien—ya sea nosotros o incluso un ángel del cielo—les predica otra Buena Noticia diferente de la que nosotros les hemos predicado, que le caiga la maldición de Dios. Repito lo que ya hemos dicho: si alguien predica otra Buena Noticia distinta de la que ustedes han recibido, que esa persona sea maldita.

10 Queda claro que no es mi intención ganarme el favor de la gente, sino el de Dios. Si mi objetivo fuera agradar a la gente, no sería un siervo de Cristo.

El mensaje de Pablo procede de Cristo

11 Amados hermanos, quiero que entiendan que el mensaje del evangelio que predico no se basa en un simple razonamiento humano. 12 No recibí mi mensaje de ninguna fuente humana ni nadie me lo enseñó. En cambio, lo recibí por revelación directa de Jesucristo.[c]

13 Ustedes saben cómo me comportaba cuando pertenecía a la religión judía y cómo perseguí con violencia a la iglesia de Dios. Hice todo lo posible por destruirla. 14 Yo superaba ampliamente a mis compatriotas judíos en mi celo por las tradiciones de mis antepasados.

15 Pero aun antes de que yo naciera, Dios me eligió y me llamó por su gracia maravillosa. Luego le agradó 16 revelarme a su Hijo[d] para que yo proclamara a los gentiles[e] la Buena Noticia acerca de Jesús.

Cuando esto sucedió, no me apresuré a consultar con ningún ser humano.[f] 17 Tampoco subí a Jerusalén para pedir consejo de los que eran apóstoles antes que yo. En cambio, me fui a la región de Arabia y después regresé a la ciudad de Damasco.

18 Luego, tres años más tarde, fui a Jerusalén para conocer a Pedro[g] y me quedé quince días con él. 19 El único otro apóstol que conocí en esos días fue Santiago, el hermano del Señor. 20 Declaro delante de Dios que no es mentira lo que les escribo.

21 Después de esa visita, me dirigí al norte, a las provincias de Siria y Cilicia. 22 Y aun así, las iglesias en Cristo que están en Judea todavía no me conocían personalmente. 23 Todo lo que sabían de mí era lo que la gente decía: «¡El que antes nos perseguía ahora predica la misma fe que trataba de destruir!». 24 Y alababan a Dios por causa de mí.

Footnotes

  1. 1:3 Algunos manuscritos dicen Dios nuestro Padre y el Señor Jesucristo.
  2. 1:6 Algunos manuscritos dicen por medio de amorosa misericordia.
  3. 1:12 O por la revelación de Jesucristo.
  4. 1:16a O revelar a su Hijo en mí.
  5. 1:16b Gentil[es], que no es judío.
  6. 1:16c En griego con carne y sangre.
  7. 1:18 En griego Cefas.