Galatians 2:2

Galatians · New Testament · Chapter 2

“And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.”Galatians 2:2

What Does Galatians 2:2 Mean?

Galatians 2:2 is found in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Mission.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Galatians 2:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 9:24“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”Galatians 2:6“But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:”Philippians 2:16“Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.”1 Thessalonians 3:5“For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.”1 Corinthians 1:23“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”1 Corinthians 9:26“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:”Galatians 2:9“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.”Acts 15:4“And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.”Acts 15:12“Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.”Acts 26:16“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;”Romans 11:13“For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:”Romans 16:25“Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,”1 Corinthians 2:2“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”1 Corinthians 15:14“And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.”2 Corinthians 12:1“It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.”Galatians 4:11“I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.”1 Thessalonians 2:1“For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:”Ecclesiastes 10:1“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.”Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”Acts 5:34“Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;”

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