Galatians 2:2

Modern English Version

I went up in response to a revelation and communicated to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles. But privately I communicated to those who were of reputation, in case I might be running, or had run, in vain.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dead flies cause the perfumer’s ointment to give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Acts 15:12

The entire assembly remained silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.

Acts 15:2

Therefore when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others among them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:4

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared what God had done through them.

Acts 18:9

The Lord spoke to Paul in the night through a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent.

Acts 23:11

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, Paul. For as you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify at Rome.”

Acts 5:34

But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law honored by all the people, stood and ordered the apostles to be put outside for a little while.

Romans 9:16

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.

1 Corinthians 1:23

But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Greeks.

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that all those who run in a race run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it.

1 Corinthians 9:26

So, therefore, I run, not with uncertainty. So I fight, not as one who beats the air.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Doubtless it is not profitable for me to boast. So I will move on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Galatians 1:12

For I neither received it from man, neither was I taught it, except by a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:16

to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the nations, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood,

Galatians 1:6

I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel,

Galatians 2:6

But of these who seemed to be something —whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality to anyone —for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me.

Galatians 2:9

When James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, understood the grace that was given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Galatians 5:7

You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

Philippians 2:16

Hold forth the word of life that I may rejoice on the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Philippians 2:29

So receive him in the Lord with all joy. And hold such ones in high regard,

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to inquire about your faith, lest by some means the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor might have been in vain.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are encompassed with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.