Galatians 2:2

Conservative English Version

But I went there because God had told me to go, and I explained the good news that I had been preaching to the Gentiles. Then I met privately with the ones who seemed to be the most important leaders. I wanted to make sure that my work in the past and my future work would not be for nothing.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:1

A few dead flies in perfume make all of it stink, and a little foolishness outweighs a lot of wisdom.

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Acts 15:12

Everyone kept quiet and listened as Barnabas and Paul told how God had given them the power to work a lot of miracles and wonders for the Gentiles.

Acts 15:2

This caused trouble, and Paul and Barnabas argued with them about this teaching. So it was decided to send Paul and Barnabas and a few others to Jerusalem to discuss this problem with the apostles and the church leaders.

Acts 15:4

When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do.

Acts 18:9

One night, Paul had a vision, and in it the Lord said, "Don't be afraid to keep on preaching. Don't stop!

Acts 23:11

That night the Lord stood beside Paul and said, "Don't worry! Just as you have told others about me in Jerusalem, you must also tell about me in Rome."

Acts 5:34

But one of the members was the Pharisee Gamaliel, a highly respected teacher. He ordered the apostles to be taken out of the room for a little while.

Romans 9:16

Everything then depends on God's mercy and not on what people want or do.

1 Corinthians 1:23

But we preach that Christ was nailed to a cross. Most Jews have problems with this, and most Gentiles think it is foolish.

1 Corinthians 2:2

In fact, while I was with you, I made up my mind to speak only about Jesus Christ, who had been nailed to a cross.

1 Corinthians 9:24

You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win!

1 Corinthians 9:26

I don't run without a goal. And I don't box by beating my fists in the air.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I have to brag. There is nothing to be gained by it, but I must brag about the visions and other things that the Lord has shown me.

Galatians 1:12

It wasn't given or taught to me by some mere human. My message came directly from Jesus Christ when he appeared to me.

Galatians 1:16

to show me his Son, so that I would announce his message to the Gentiles. I didn't talk this over with anyone.

Galatians 1:6

I am shocked that you have so quickly turned from God, who chose you because of his wonderful kindness. You have believed another message,

Galatians 2:6

Some of them were supposed to be important leaders, but I didn't care who they were. God doesn't have any favorites! None of these so-called special leaders added anything to my message.

Galatians 2:9

James, Peter, and John realized that God had given me the message about his undeserved kindness. And these men are supposed to be the backbone of the church. They even gave Barnabas and me a friendly handshake. This was to show that we would work with Gentiles and that they would work with Jews.

Galatians 5:7

You were doing so well until someone made you turn from the truth.

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the message that gives life. Then on the day when Christ returns, I can take pride in you. I can also know that my work and efforts were not useless.

Philippians 2:29

Be sure to give him a cheerful welcome, just as people who serve the Lord deserve.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

At last, when I could not wait any longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I hoped that Satan had not tempted you and made all our work useless.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.

Hebrews 12:1

Such a large crowd of witnesses is all around us! So we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially the sin that just won't let go. And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us.