Galatians 2:7

But, quite the opposite, when they saw that I had been made responsible for preaching the good news to those without circumcision, even as Peter had been for those of the circumcision

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But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

In Context

6But from those who seemed to be important (whatever they were has no weight with me: God does not take man's person into account): those who seemed to be important gave nothing new to me;

8(Because he who was working in Peter as the Apostle of the circumcision was working no less in me among the Gentiles);

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Cross References

Acts 9:15But the Lord said, Go without fear: for he is a special vessel for me, to give to the Gentiles and kings and to the children of Israel the knowledge of my name:

Acts 15:12And all the people were quiet while Barnabas and Paul gave an account of the signs and wonders which God had done among the Gentiles by them.

Acts 18:6And when they put themselves against him, and said evil words, he said, shaking his clothing, Your blood be on your heads, I am clean: from now I will go to the Gentiles.

Romans 1:5Through whom grace has been given to us, sending us out to make disciples to the faith among all nations, for his name:

1 Corinthians 9:17But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.

Galatians 2:9When they saw the grace which was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who had the name of being pillars, gave to me and Barnabas their right hands as friends so that we might go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision;

Matthew Henry on Galatians 2:2-11

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem; Paul's Decision and Fidelity. ( a. d. 56.) 1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: 4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought… Read the whole commentary →

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