Galatians 1:15-16
15But when the one ▼▼tc ‡ Several significant witnesses have ὁ θεός (ho theos) after εὐδόκησεν (eudokēsen; so א A D Ψ 0278 33 1175 1241 1739 1881 2464 Maj co) while the shorter reading is supported by P46 B F G 629 1505 lat. There is hardly any reason why scribes would omit the words (although the Beatty papyrus and the Western text do at times omit words and phrases), but several reasons why scribes would add the words (especially the need to clarify). The confluence of witnesses for the shorter reading (including a few fathers and versions) adds strong support for its authenticity. It is also in keeping with Paul’s style to refrain from mentioning God by name as a rhetorical device (cf. ExSyn 437 [although this section deals with passive constructions, the principle is the same]). NA28 includes the words in brackets, indicating some doubts as to their authenticity.
who set me apart from birth ▼▼tn Grk “from my mother’s womb.”
and called me by his grace was pleased 16to reveal his Son in ▼▼tn Or “to me”; the Greek preposition ἐν (en) can mean either, depending on the context.
me so that I could preach him ▼▼tn This pronoun refers to “his Son,” mentioned earlier in the verse.
among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from ▼▼tn Or “I did not consult with.” For the translation “I did not go to ask advice from” see L&N 33.175.
any human being, ▼▼tn Grk “from flesh and blood.”
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