“But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.”
I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. — Paul's assertion is not merely personal disclaimer but theological claim: the gospel originates in divine revelation ('ouk kat' anthrōpon'), not in human reasoning or tradition.
Church Fathers on Galatians 1:11
“For I make known to you, brethren, as touching the Gospel which was preached by me that it is not after man. For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ.” You observe how sedulously he affirms that he was taught of Christ, who Himself, without human intervention, condescended to reveal to him all knowledge. And if he were asked for his proof that God Himself thus immediately revealed to him these ineffable…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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