Paul, an apostle (not from men, neither through man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead),

For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ.

nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia. Then I returned to Damascus.

I just want to learn this from you. Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?

Did you suffer so many things in vain, if it is indeed in vain?

I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,