Galatians 2:2
I went up because of a revelation and set before them the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles. I spoke privately to those who seemed to be important, in order to make sure that I was not running—or had not run—in vain.
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1Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.
3But not even Titus, who was with me and who was a Greek, was forced to be circumcised.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 10:1As dead flies cause perfume to stink, 2 so a little folly can overpower wisdom and honor. 1
Acts 5:34But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up and commanded the apostles to be taken outside for a little while.
Acts 15:12All the multitude kept silent while they listened to Barnabas and Paul report the signs and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles through them.
Acts 18:9The Lord said to Paul in the night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent.
1 Corinthians 1:23But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks.
1 Corinthians 9:24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run the race, but that only one receives the prize? So run to win the prize.
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 →