Galatians 1:2 (KJV)

What does Galatians 1:2 mean?

Galatians 1:2 shows that Paul is not writing alone; he includes “all the brethren which are with me” as co-senders of the letter, and he addresses it to the churches in the region of Galatia. This greeting sets a tone of shared concern and authority from Paul and his companions to several Christian communities, not just one.

Paul, the author, is writing to multiple groups of believers spread across Galatia, a region in what is now central Turkey. By mentioning the brethren with him, Paul signals that his message carries the support of other Christians, emphasizing unity and shared purpose. The verse introduces the letter’s recipients and hints at the collective nature of the message that follows.

Where else these words appear

“Galatia” Greek G1053 · used in 4 verses

1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

“me” Greek G1698 · used in 87 verses

Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
2 Corinthians 9:4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we(that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

“churches” Greek G1577 · used in 115 verses

Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
1 Corinthians 11:18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
Colossians 1:24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:

“with” Greek G4862 · used in 121 verses

Matthew 25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 27:2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.