Galatians 2:2

New English Translation

I went there because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did so only in a private meeting with the influential people, to make sure that I was not running – or had not run – in vain.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 10:1

One dead fly makes the perfumer’s ointment give off a rancid stench, so a little folly can outweigh much wisdom.

Matthew 10:16

“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Acts 15:12

The whole group kept quiet and listened to Barnabas and Paul while they explained all the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Acts 15:2

When Paul and Barnabas had a major argument and debate with them, the church appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to meet with the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this point of disagreement.

Acts 15:4

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.

Acts 18:9

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

Acts 23:11

The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Have courage, for just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”

Acts 5:34

But a Pharisee whose name was Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the council and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time.

Romans 9:16

So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but we preach about a crucified Christ, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.

1 Corinthians 2:2

For I decided to be concerned about nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win.

1 Corinthians 9:26

So I do not run uncertainly or box like one who hits only air.

2 Corinthians 12:1

It is necessary to go on boasting. Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

Galatians 1:12

For I did not receive it or learn it from any human source; instead I received it by a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:16

to reveal his Son in me so that I could preach him among the Gentiles, I did not go to ask advice from any human being,

Galatians 1:6

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are following a different gospel –

Galatians 2:6

But from those who were influential (whatever they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism between people) – those influential leaders added nothing to my message.

Galatians 2:9

and when James, Cephas, and John, who had a reputation as pillars, recognized the grace that had been given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we would go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Galatians 5:7

You were running well; who prevented you from obeying the truth?

Philippians 2:16

by holding on to the word of life so that on the day of Christ I will have a reason to boast that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

1 Thessalonians 3:5

So when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter somehow tempted you and our toil had proven useless.

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 such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,