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Galatians 2:9 Cross-References

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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.

Galatians 2:9 (KJV)

Historical Context for Galatians 2:9

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Jamesson of Zebedee (MAT 4:21)
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SimonPeter, brother of Andrew (MAT 4:18)
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Johnson of Zebedee (MAT 4:21)
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Josepha Levite of Cyprian birth (ACT 4:36)

Commentary on Galatians 2:9

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. The triumvirate—Iakōbos kai Kēphas kai Iōannēs (Ἰάκωβος καὶ Κηφᾶς καὶ Ἰωάννης)—represents the Jerusalem church leadership. The appositional phrase hoi dokountes styloi einai (οἱ δοκοῦντες στῦλοι εἶναι, "those reputed to be pillars") uses architectural metaphor; styloi (στῦλοι) are load-bearing columns supporting a structure. These men upheld the church's foundation, yet even they needed to recognize God's work in others.The verb gno...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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