Bible Strands
Galatians 1:2
and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul, having just declared his apostolic commission from Jesus Christ and God the Father, joins all the brothers with him to address the churches in Galatia.
The words — The Greek phrase σὺν ἐμοὶ (sun emoi) literally means "with me," while ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) translates directly to "brothers."
The thread — Paul later references this same group of churches when directing them about a collection in 1 Corinthians 16:1 and notes their growth in faith in Acts 16:5.
Why it lands — The text establishes that the letter carries the witness of both the apostle and the broader Christian community, requiring the recipients to recognize the collective authority behind the message.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
Cross-references
- Philippians 4:21 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- Acts 16:5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
- Acts 18:23 After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
- Philippians 2:22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
- Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 15:41 And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.