Galatians 1:19 meaning and explanation

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

Galatians 1:19, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is defending his apostolic calling to the Galatian churches, recounting his first visit to Jerusalem three years after his conversion. He stayed fifteen days with Cephas, that is Peter, and he adds this detail to show he did not receive his gospel from the Jerusalem leaders.

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