Galatians 2:6

Galatians 2:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)As for those who were held in high esteem—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—they added nothing to my message.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But from those who seemed to be something—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man—for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me.

Context of Galatians 2:6

4But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage. 5But we did not yield in subjection to them for even an hour, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you. But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)--well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. 7But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised 8(for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles),

Galatians 2:6 word by word

ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν δοκούντων εἶναί τι, ὁποῖοί ποτε ἦσαν οὐδέν μοι διαφέρει· πρόσωπον ὁ θεὸς ἀνθρώπου οὐ λαμβάνει· ἐμοὶ γὰρ οἱ δοκοῦντες οὐδὲν προσανέθεντο,Read the interlinear

• But from thoseὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• were of highτιςtis · oneG5100
• reputationδοκέωdokeō · to thinkG1380
• whatὁποῖοςhopoios · what sort?G3697
• they were makesδιαφέρωdiapherō · to spread/surpassG1308
• noοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• showsλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• noοὐou · noG3756
• partialityπρόσωπονprosōpon · faceG4383
• wellγάρgar · forG1063
• contributedπροσανατίθημιprosanatithēmi · to conferG4323

Cross-references for Galatians 2:6

• Galatians 2:2It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.
• Galatians 6:3For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
• 2 Corinthians 11:5For I consider myself not in the least inferior to the most eminent apostles.
• 2 Corinthians 12:11I have become foolish; you yourselves compelled me. Actually I should have been commended by you, for in no respect was I inferior to the most eminent apostles, even though I am a nobody.
• Hebrews 13:7Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.
• Galatians 2:11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
• Job 32:6So Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite spoke out and said, “I am young in years and you are old; Therefore I was shy and afraid to tell you what I think.
• Matthew 22:16And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any.
• Mark 6:17For Herod himself had sent and had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because he had married her.
• Mark 12:14They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?
• Luke 20:21They questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and You are not partial to any, but teach the way of God in truth.
• 2 Corinthians 5:16Therefore from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer.
• Job 34:19Who shows no partiality to princes Nor regards the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands?
• Acts 10:34Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,
• Romans 2:11For there is no partiality with God.
• 1 Peter 1:17If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;

Commentaries on Galatians 2:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Those who seemed to be somewhat - · Those who were of acknowledged reputation; so the words should be understood, see Galatians 2:2. The verb , to seem, is repeatedly used by the best Greek writers, not to call the sense in question, or to lessen it, but to deepen and extend it. See the note on Luke 8:18. Perhaps this verse had best be translated thus, connecting with · But there is no difference between those who were of acknowledged reputation and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6But of those who seemed to be somewhat - See Galatians 2:2. This undoubtedly refers to those who were the most eminent among the apostles at Jerusalem. There is an apparent harshness in our common translation which is unnecessary. The word used here ( ́ dokountōn) denotes those who were thought to be, or who were of reputation; that is, men who were of note and influence among the apostles. The object of referring to them here is, to show that he had the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6The apostles in Jerusalem were seen as great leaders because they knew Jesus during his time on Earth. However, this did not give them more authority than Paul. What mattered most was Jesus personally choosing them (see 1 Corinthians 9:1; compare 2 Corinthians 12:11–12). God does not show favoritism: The Judaizers (a group insisting on Jewish customs) likely thought the Jerusalem apostles' direct connection to Jesus was an advantage. Paul argues that…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Greek, "From those who," &c. He meant to complete the sentence with "I derived no special advantage"; but he alters it into "they ... added nothing to me." accepteth--so as to show any partiality; "respecteth no man's person" (Ep 6:9). seemed to be somewhat--that is, not that they seemed to be what they were not, but "were reputed as persons of some consequence"; not insinuating a doubt but that they were justly so reputed. in conference added--or…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Galatians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings