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Galatians 2:1

New International Reader's Version

Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem. This time I went with Barnabas. I took Titus along also.

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Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.

They sent their gift to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.

Barnabas and Saul finished their task. Then they returned from Jerusalem. They took John Mark with them.

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit spoke. “Set apart Barnabas and Saul for me,” he said. “I have appointed them to do special work.”

But the Jewish leaders stirred up the important women who worshiped God. They also stirred up the men who were leaders in the city. The Jewish leaders tried to get the women and men to attack Paul and Barnabas. They threw Paul and Barnabas out of that area.

They called Barnabas Zeus. Paul was the main speaker. So they called him Hermes.

So we all agreed to send our dear friends Barnabas and Paul to you. We chose some other men to go with them.

Or are Barnabas and I the only ones who have to do other work for a living? Are we the only ones who can’t just do the work of apostles all the time?

But I still had no peace of mind. I couldn’t find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to the believers at Troas and went on to Macedonia.

God put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you. Thanks should be given to God for this.

Titus is my helper. He and I work together among you. Our brothers are messengers from the churches. They honor Christ.

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem. I went there to get to know Peter. I stayed with him for 15 days.

Peter’s actions were not honest, and other Jews in Antioch joined him. Even Barnabas was led astray.

Titus was with me. He was a Greek. But even he was not forced to be circumcised.

James, Peter and John are respected as pillars in the church. They recognized the special grace given to me. So they shook my hand and the hand of Barnabas. They wanted to show they accepted us. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles. They would go to the Jews.

Aristarchus is in prison with me. He sends you his greetings. So does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have been given directions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.

Titus, I am sending you this letter. You are my true son in the faith we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace.




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