And my temptation which was in my flesh you despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture ye. Galatians 4:13 You know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel to you at the first. Job 12:5 He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease. Psalm 119:141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget your precepts. Ecclesiastes 9:16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. Isaiah 53:2,3 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he has no form nor comeliness... 1 Corinthians 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, has God chosen, yes, and things which are not... 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised. 1 Thessalonians 4:8 He therefore that despises, despises not man, but God, who has also given to us his holy Spirit. an angel. 2 Samuel 14:17 Then your handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God... 2 Samuel 19:27 And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God... Zechariah 12:8 In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David... Malachi 2:7 For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. as Christ. Matthew 10:40 He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. Matthew 18:5 And whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me. Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers... Luke 10:16 He that hears you hears me; and he that despises you despises me; and he that despises me despises him that sent me. John 13:20 Truly, truly, I say to you, He that receives whomsoever I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us...
Context Paul's Concern for the Galatians
8However, then, when you knew not God, you did service to them which by nature are no gods. 9But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn you again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto you desire again to be in bondage? 10You observe days, and months, and times, and years. 11I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed on you labor in vain. 12Brothers, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as you are: you have not injured me at all. 13You know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel to you at the first. 14And my temptation which was in my flesh you despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15Where is then the blessedness you spoke of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 17They zealously affect you, but not well; yes, they would exclude you, that you might affect them. 18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. 19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Douay-Rheims Bible
You despised not, nor rejected: but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Darby Bible Translation
and my temptation, which was in my flesh, ye did not slight nor reject with contempt; but ye received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
King James Bible
And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Young's Literal Translation
and my trial that is in my flesh ye did not despise nor reject, but as a messenger of God ye did receive me -- as Christ Jesus;
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