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Galatians 2

Galatians 2:7

The Council at Jerusalem · Galatians 2:1–10
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Translations

Modern
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.
Traditional
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
Literal
But on the contrary, having seen that I have been entrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision just as Peter of the circumcision—
Latin
Sed e contra cum vidissent quod creditum est mihi Evangelium præputii, sicut et Petro circumcisionis

Original

Greek
English
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

Notes

Galatians 2:7–8

The apostles in Jerusalem noticed that Paul and Peter focused on different groups in their ministry:

Even though they worked with different groups, they both taught the same good news (gospel) about Jesus.

Galatians 2:6–10

Paul's message agreed with the Jerusalem apostles, but their approval did not give Paul his authority (1:12, 16–20).

Galatians 2:1–10

When Paul visited Jerusalem for the second time, the other apostles agreed that what he was teaching was correct. According to tradition, Paul was writing about the important meeting of church leaders described in Acts 15:1–41. However, it is more likely that Paul was talking about his earlier visit to Jerusalem (Acts 11:30; 12:25; see Galatians Book Introduction, "Date of Writing").

Galatians 1:11–2:21

The Judaizers (people who insisted on following Jewish customs) came to Galatia. They preached that both faith and circumcision were necessary. They questioned Paul's authority as an apostle and tried to discredit his message. Paul defended his authority by showing that past events proved his message was the true good news.

Galatians 1:1–2:21

Some people were against Paul and questioned whether he was a true apostle. They did not believe he was honest and did not think he had the right to be a leader in the church. So Paul begins his letter by explaining that he really was an apostle with authority from God.

Parallels

Acts 15:5–21

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Circumcision Faith Gospel Judaizers Letter to the Galatians Paul the Apostle Peter, First Letter of Peter, the Apostle Uncircumcision

Topics

Barnabas is Sent As an Emissary to Jerusalem Christian Minister: Preach Without Authority Gentiles: Paul the Apostle of Law: Temporary