King James Version
Galatians 1:23 in the King James Version says “But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.” — study this verse from Galatians chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.”
Galatians 1:23 · KJV
Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;
And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:
But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.
And they glorified God in me.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“he which persecuted”
G1377compare the base of g1169 and g1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“the faith”
G4102persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
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