Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
Look, I'm being completely real with you right now, God knows I'm telling you the absolute truth.
Paul's basically saying 'I swear on everything' but make it biblical.
📚 Historical Context
In the letter to the Galatians, Paul is defending his apostolic authority against false teachers who were challenging his message and promoting adherence to Jewish laws. He wrote this epistle around 48-55 AD to churches in the region of Galatia, which is in modern-day Turkey, emphasizing that his gospel came directly from God rather than human sources. In Galatians 1:20, Paul makes a solemn oath to affirm the truth of his words, countering any doubts about his sincerity amid these early church controversies.
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