Galatians 2:9

And when they perceived the favour which had been given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave, the right hand of fellowship, unto me and Barnabas, in order that, we, [should go] unto the nations, and, they, unto the circumcision:—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

In Context

8For, he that energised in Peter, into an apostleship to the circumcision, energised also in me, for the nations,—

10Only that we should remember, the destitute,—as to which I had given diligence, this very thing, to do.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And, I also, unto thee, say—Thou, art Peter,—and, upon this rock, will I build my assembly, and, the gates of hades, shall not prevail against it.

Acts 15:7And, when much discussion had arisen, Peter standing up, said unto them—Brethren! Ye yourselves, well know that, in days long past, amongst you, God chose that, through my mouth, the nations should hear the word of the glad tidings, and believe.

Acts 15:22Then, seemed it good unto the Apostles and the Elders with the whole Assembly to send chosen men from among them unto Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas,—even Judas who is called Barsabbas, and Silas, men taking a lead among the brethren:

Romans 12:3For I say, through the favour which hath been given me, unto every one who is among you,—not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but so to think as to think soberly—as, unto each one, God hath dealt a measure of faith.

Romans 15:15Howbeit, the more boldly, have I written unto you,—in some measure, as bringing it back to your minds,—by reason of the favour given unto me from God,—

2 Corinthians 8:4With much exhortation, entreating of us the favour and the fellowship of the ministry which was for the saints;—

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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