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Galatians 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Galatians 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Galatians chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
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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...
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Cross-References for Galatians 2:9
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“through the grace that was given me”
“I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God”
“and I laid before them the Good News which I preach among the Gentiles”
“for obedience of faith among all the nations”
“it makes no difference to me; God doesn't show partiality to man)--they”
“with the whole assembly”
“that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes”
“and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.”
“the very least of all saints”
“striving according to his working”