Matthew Henry Commentary Galatians 1:10-14

"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ. For I make known to you, brethren, as touching the gospel which was preached by me, that it is not after man. For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but [it came to me] through revelation of Jesus Christ. For ye have heard of my manner of life in time past in the Jews` religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and made havoc of it: and I advanced in the Jews` religion beyond many of mine own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers." — Galatians 1:10-14 (ASV)

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 favor or to avoid their fury. In such an important matter, we must not fear the frowns of men, nor seek their favor by using words of human wisdom.

Concerning the manner in which he received the gospel, he had it by revelation from Heaven. He was not led to Christianity, as many are, merely by education.