Galatians 2:5-8 ESV

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 2:7

But contrariwise ( ἀλλὰ τοὐναντίον )l as 2 Corinthians 2:7 ; 1 Peter 3:9 . This " contrariwise " is illustrated by the foregoing note. When they saw ( ἰδόντες ); when they got to see. This implies that the fact was new to them. A few of them, no doubt, were apprised of it previously, Cephas in particular (see Galatians 1:18 and note); but the majority of that assemblage of apostles and elders knew Paul chiefly by hearsay, and hearsay not always the most friendly to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:7

Diversities of administrations. I. THE GOSPEL IS OFFERED TO MEN IS ALL CIRCUMSTANCES OF LIFE . It is for men of every race, practising all varieties of social habits, living in different stages of civilization, holding the utmost diversities of creed, viewing the gospel itself from many distinct standpoints. None are so privileged as not to need it—the circumcised want it. None are so neglected as to be excluded from it—the uncircumcised have it preached to them. In... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:5

To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour - We did not submit to this at all. We did not yield even for the shortest time. We did not waver in our opposition to their demands, or in the slightest degree become subject to their wishes. We steadily opposed their claims, in order that the great principle might be forever settled, that the laws of Moses were not to be imposed as obligatory on the Gentile converts. This I take to be the clear and obvious sense of this passage, though... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:6

But of those who seemed to be somewhat - See Galatians 2:2. This undoubtedly refers to those who were the most eminent among the apostles at Jerusalem. There is an apparent harshness in our common translation which is unnecessary. The word used here (δοκούντων dokountōn) denotes those who were thought to be, or who were of reputation; that is, men who were of note and influence among the apostles. The object of referring to them here is, to show that he had the concurrence and approbation of... read more

Albert Barnes

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

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 converted and called to the ministry (see Acts 9:15; Acts 22:21); and they now perceived that he had been specially intrusted with this office, from the remarkable success which had attended his labors. It is evidently not meant here that Paul was to preach only to the Gentiles and Peter only to the Jews, for... 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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:6-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 2:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 2:6

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

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 2:1-10

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