Galatians 2:2

New American Bible - revised edition

I went up in accord with a revelation, and I presented to them the gospel that I preach to the Gentiles—but privately to those of repute—so that I might not be running, or have run, in vain.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:1

Dead flies corrupt and spoil the perfumer’s oil; more weighty than wisdom or wealth is a little folly!

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.

Acts 15:12

The whole assembly fell silent, and they listened while Paul and Barnabas described the signs and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles through them. James on Dietary Law.

Acts 15:2

Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them, it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and presbyters about this question.

Acts 15:4

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, as well as by the apostles and the presbyters, and they reported what God had done with them.

Acts 18:9

One night in a vision the Lord said to Paul, “Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent,

Acts 23:11

The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage. For just as you have borne witness to my cause in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in Rome.” Transfer to Caesarea.

Acts 5:34

But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the men to be put outside for a short time,

Romans 9:16

So it depends not upon a person’s will or exertion, but upon God, who shows mercy.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win.

1 Corinthians 9:26

Thus I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight as if I were shadowboxing.

2 Corinthians 12:1

I must boast; not that it is profitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Galatians 1:12

For I did not receive it from a human being, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him to the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult flesh and blood,

Galatians 1:6

I am amazed that you are so quickly forsaking the one who called you by [the] grace [of Christ] for a different gospel

Galatians 2:6

But from those who were reputed to be important (what they once were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those of repute made me add nothing.

Galatians 2:9

and when they recognized the grace bestowed upon me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave me and Barnabas their right hands in partnership, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Galatians 5:7

You were running well; who hindered you from following [the] truth?

Philippians 2:16

as you hold on to the word of life, so that my boast for the day of Christ may be that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Welcome him then in the Lord with all joy and hold such people in esteem,

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I too could bear it no longer, I sent to learn about your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had put you to the test and our toil might come to nothing.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us