Galatians 2:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; ”

Galatians 2:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The gospel of the uncircumcision - The duty of preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised part of the world; that is, to the Gentiles Paul had received this as his unique office when he was conver...
Galatians 2:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the (f) uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter; (f) Among the Gentiles, as Peter had to preach...
Galatians 2:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A crucial negotiation on equal terms with the Jerusalem leaders, fourteen years later possibly reckoned from Paul's conversion; more naturally from his first interview with Peter. (The point is impor...
Galatians 2:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

saw. Greek. eidon. App-133. was committed, &c.. I have been entrusted with. Greek. pisteuo . App-150. a , &c.. even as Peter (with that) of the circumcision.
Galatians 2:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7. But, on the contrary. They immediately gave him the right hand of fellowship. ( Galatians 2:9 .) Consequently they gave their testimony to his doctrine, and without any exception; for t...
Galatians 2:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; But contrariwise - They were so far from wishing me...
Galatians 2:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; Contrariwise. So far from adding any new light t...
Galatians 2:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

His Authority recognised by the Apostles at Jerusalem and maintained in his Conflict with St. Peter 1-10. It was not until upon the occasion of a subsequent visit to Jerusalem fourteen years later...
Galatians 2:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

II. (1-10) The argument proceeds, still taking the shape of vivid personal retrospect: — The next visit at which I had any communication with the elder Apostles was after an interval of fourteen y...
Galatians 2:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 8 PAUL AND THE THREE PILLARS. Galatians 2:6-10 WE have dealt by anticipation, in chap. 6, with several of the topics raised in this section of the Epistle-touching particularly the imp...
Galatians 2:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Stand Firm for Truth Galatians 2:1-10 The great controversy in Paul's career was over the initial rite of Judaism. It would have been comparatively calm, if he had been willing to admit that Ch...
Galatians 2:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having dealt with the divine origin of his teaching, the apostle now proceeded to show that his teaching was confirmed by the conference he had with the elders at Jerusalem fourteen years after his c...
Galatians 2:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(6) But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: (7)...
Galatians 2:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But contrariwise, when they saw that the Gospel ,.... James, Cephas, and John, were so far from blaming or correcting anything in the apostle's ministry, or adding anything to it, that they highly a...
Galatians 2:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; Ver. 7. As the gospel of, &c. ] He equalizet...
Galatians 2:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 eith...
Galatians 2:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE JERUSALEM CONFERENCE Not until fourteen years later was there any consultation between Paul and the apostles generally. On this occasion (of which Acts 15:1-41 gives the history) Paul went w...
Galatians 2:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem; Paul's Decision and Fidelity. A. D. 56. 1 Then fourteen years aft...
Galatians 2:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

But contrariwise, when they saw; they were so far from contradicting any thing that I had preached, that when they understood from me, and Barnabas, \who Acts 15:12 , declared in the council wh...
Galatians 2:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Important Recognition That No Ritual Requirement Can Ever Be Seen As Necessary For Salvation ( Galatians 2:3-10 ). What follows may sound to be rather technical but it is in fact of the greate...
Galatians 2:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 2:1 . Then fourteen years after. —From Paul’s conversion inclusive. I went again to Jerusalem. —The same visit referred to in Acts 15 , when the counci...
Galatians 2:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Galatians 2:6-10 Many, but One. It would seem as if in the slow progress of some men's minds the last discovery that they make is that truth is many-sided; they have gone on year after year mista...
Galatians 2:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 2:1-2 . Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. And I went up by revelation,- He was sent by the church at Antioch, but the ch...
Galatians 2:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 2:1 . Then fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem, and took Titus, his fellow-labourer. Luke adds, “and others also.” Acts 15:2 . We may gather from this, that Luke was of t...
Galatians 2:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

To the apostleship of the circumcision. The results of the conference Barnabas must have been struck with the coincidence between his own conduct towards the newly-enfranchised converts at Anti...
Galatians 2:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION In the preceding chapter, St. Paul has been concerned to make clear the position that neither the gospel which he preached nor the commission which he held was derived from the older...
Galatians 2:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The result of the visit to Jerusalem:
Galatians 2:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 2:4 ; 1 Timothy 2:7 ; 2 Peter 3:15 ; 2 Timothy 1:11 ; Acts 13:46-48 ; Acts 15:12 ; Acts 15:25 ; Acts 15:26 ; Acts 18:6 ; Acts 28:28 ; Galatians 1:16 ; Galatians 2:9 ; Rom...
Galatians 2:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But when they saw — By the effects which I laid before them, Galatians 2:8 ; Acts 15:12 . That I was intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision — That is, with the charge of preaching it to...

Galatians 2:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Galatians 2:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Galatians 2:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Galatians 2:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 2:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 2:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 2:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Galatians 2:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Galatians 2:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Galatians 2:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 2:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes