Galatians 2:8-9 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:1-21

The chapter falls into two sections. Of these, viewed in their leading purport, the first ( Acts 15:1-10 ) exhibits the recognition formally accorded to St. Paul's gospel and work by the highest authorities of the Church of the circumcision; the second ( Acts 15:11-21 ) displays in a very stalking light the independence and co-ordinateness of his position when standing face to face with the very chiefest of the apostles. But while these seem to be their leading objects, we find the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:6-9

The apostle takes counsel with the other apostles on perfectly equal terms. He is still asserting his apostolic independence. I. HIS REBUKE OF THOSE WHO LEANED UPON AUTHORITY . "Those high in reputation; whatsoever they were, it maketh no difference to me: God respecteth no man's person." The apostle does not mean to disparage either the reputation or the authority of the other apostles. It was not his interest to do so, because it was important for him to show that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:8

For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision ( ὁ γὰρ ἐνεργήσας πέτρῳ εἰς ἀποστολὴν τῆς περιτομῆς ); he that had wrought on Peter's behalf for apostleship of the circumcision. In form, the sentence is an absolute statement of fact; but its bearing in the context would be fairly represented by rendering it relatively , "for that he who," etc.; for it was the perception of the fact here stated which led that assembly to the conviction... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:9

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me ( καὶ γνόντες τὴν χάριν τὴν δοθεῖσάν μοι ἰάκωβος καὶ κηφᾶς καὶ ἰωάννης οἱ δοκοῦντες στύλοι εἶναι ); and perceiving of a certainty the grace that was given unto me , James and Cephas and John , those reputed to be pillars ( gave ) . This is the order in which the words stand in the Greek, in which the participle γνόντες ("perceiving of a certainty") stands... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:8

For he that wrought effectually in Peter ... - Or by the means or agency of Peter. The argument here is, that the same effects had been produced under the ministry of Paul among the Gentiles which had been under the preaching of Peter among the Jews. It is inferred, therefore, that God had called both to the apostolic office; see this argument illustrated in the notes at Acts 11:17.The same was mighty in me ... - In enabling me to work miracles, and in the success which attended the ministry. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:9

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars - That is, pillars or supports in the church. The word rendered “pillars” (στύλοι stuloi) means properly firm support; then persons of influence and authority, as in a church, or that support a church as a pillar or column does an edifice. In regard to James, see the note at Galatians 1:19; compare Acts 15:13. Cephas or Peter was the most aged of the apostles, and regarded as at the head of the apostolical college. John was the beloved... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 2:6-8

Galatians 2:6-8. But of those who seemed to be somewhat Who were most esteemed among the apostles; whatsoever they were How eminent soever; it maketh no matter No difference; to me So that I should alter either my doctrine or my practice. God accepteth no man’s person For any eminence in gifts or outward prerogatives: he does not show favour to any man on account of his birth, office, riches, or any external circumstance, Job 34:19. The apostle’s meaning is, that God did not prefer... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 2:9-10

Galatians 2:9-10. And when James Probably named first because he. was bishop of the church in Jerusalem; and Cephas Speaking of him at Jerusalem, he calls him by his Hebrew name; and John Hence it appears that he also was at the council, though he be not particularly named in the Acts. Who seemed to be Or, as in Galatians 2:6, who undoubtedly were; pillars The principal supporters and defenders of the gospel; perceived After they had heard the account I gave them; the grace of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 2:1-10

Jerusalem supports Paul’s gospel (2:1-10)Fourteen years after his conversion (i.e. eleven years after the visit mentioned in 1:18), Paul went to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas and Titus (2:1; see Acts 11:27-30). He did not go to seek the apostles’ approval, for he had no doubts about the truth and authority of the gospel he preached. Rather he met the apostles as one of equal standing with them, and explained to them his work among the Gentiles. He wanted complete understanding with... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Galatians 2:8

wrought , &c. Greek. energeo . See Romans 7:5 , and compare App-172 . in = by. No prep, Dat, case. was mighty . Greek. energeo , as above. me = me also. toward . Greek. eis . App-104 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:6-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 2:6-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 2:9-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 2:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Galatians 2:8

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