12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
12 I didn't receive it through the traditions, and I wasn't taught it in some school. I got it straight from God, received the Message directly from Jesus Christ.
12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.
12 I received my message from no human source, and no one taught me. Instead, I received it by direct revelation from Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Galatians 1:12
Commentary on Galatians 1:10-14
(Read Galatians 1:10-14)
In preaching the gospel, the apostle sought to bring persons to the obedience, not of men, but of God. But Paul would not attempt to alter the doctrine of Christ, either to gain their favour, or to avoid their fury. In so important a matter we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favour, by using words of men's wisdom. Concerning the manner wherein he received the gospel, he had it by revelation from Heaven. He was not led to Christianity, as many are, merely by education.