KJV King James Version
(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
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Galatians 2:8
(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.
WEB World English Bible
(for he who appointed Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision appointed me also to the Gentiles);
ASV American Standard Version
(for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
for He who did work with Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, did work also in me in regard to the nations,
Surrounding context — Galatians 2
5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
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 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter;
8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
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; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
10 Only [they would] that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
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ὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoγὰρG1063 · garforἐνεργήσαςG1754 · energeōbe activeΠέτρῳG4074 · PetrosPeterεἰςG1519 · eistowardἀποστολὴνG651 · apostolēapostleshipτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoπεριτομῆςG4061 · peritomēcircumcisionἐνήργησενG1754 · energeōbe activeκαὶG2532 · kaiandἐμοὶG1473 · egōI/weεἰςG1519 · eistowardτὰG3588 · hothe/this/whoἔθνη,G1484 · ethnosGentiles
Cross-references
Acts 22:21And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.Acts 9:15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:Acts 15:12Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.Acts 21:19And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.Acts 2:14-41But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all [ye] that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:Acts 19:11-12And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which [was bestowed] upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.1 Corinthians 9:2If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.Acts 8:17Then laid they [their] hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.Acts 3:12-26And when Peter saw [it], he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?Acts 14:3-11Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.Acts 4:4Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.Acts 1:8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.Acts 5:12-16And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.Acts 13:2-11As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.2 Corinthians 11:4-5For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or [if] ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with [him].Acts 1:25That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.Galatians 3:5He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, [doeth he it] by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
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