But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.
I didn't meet any of the other apostles except for James, Jesus's actual brother.
Paul kept it simple on his first trip, just met James, who grew up in the same house as Jesus.
📚 Historical Context
In the first chapter of Galatians, Paul is defending his apostolic authority by recounting his conversion and early ministry, emphasizing that his gospel came directly from God rather than from human teachers. He mentions a visit to Jerusalem three years after his conversion, where he only saw Peter and James, the brother of Jesus, and no other apostles, to underline his independence from the Jerusalem church. This context highlights the tensions between Paul's message and potential challenges from other early Christian leaders.
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