Galatians 1:23 “They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is no…”

Galatians 1:23

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

but they only heard, “He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy.”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And they glorified God for me.

Darby Translation

only they were hearing that he who persecuted us formerly now announces the glad tidings of the faith which formerly he ravaged:

Young's Literal Translation

and only they were hearing, that 'he who is persecuting us then, doth now proclaim good news — the faith that then he was wasting;'

Bible in Basic English

Only it came to their ears that he who at one time was cruel to us is now preaching the faith which before had been attacked by him;

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Cross references

“he which”

1 Corinthians 15:8–10 1 Timothy 1:13–16 Acts 9:13 Acts 9:20 Acts 9:26

1 Corinthians 15:8–10 · BSB

And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.

1 Timothy 1:13–16 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

Acts 9:13 · BSB

But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.

Acts 9:20 · BSB

Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.”

Acts 9:26 · BSB

When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Also

Acts 6:7

Acts 6:7 · BSB

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22I was personally unknown, however, to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.

24And they glorified God because of me.

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