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.”

"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." - Galatians 2:9
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What does Galatians 2:9 mean?

Galatians 2:9 in the King James Version reads, "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…

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The Pillars of Grace: Uniting in Purpose and Mission

In the heart of Paul's letter to the Galatians, we encounter a profound moment of recognition and acceptance among early church leaders that reflects the core message of the Gospel. Galatians 2:9 states, "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the…

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A Prayer for Unity and Grace in Fellowship

O Holy and Gracious Father, We come before You today, humbly seeking Your presence and guidance as we meditate upon Your inspired Word. We reflect upon Galatians 2:9, where it is written, "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was…

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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."
Galatians 6:9
Galatians 5:9 - "A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump."
Galatians 3:9 - "So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham."
Galatians 2:20
Galatians 2:20
Galatians 1:2 - "And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:"
"A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump." - Galatians 5:9
Galatians 6:9 - "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
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Galatians 2:15 - "We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,"
"So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham." - Galatians 3:9
Galatians 4:2 - "But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father."
Galatians 2:3 - "But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:"
Galatians 6:2 - "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
Galatians 2:13 - "And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation."
Galatians 2:8 - "(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)"
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me." - Galatians 2:20
Galatians 2:5 - "To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you."
Galatians 2:19 - "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God."
Galatians 2:18 - "For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor."
Galatians 2:21 - "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."
Galatians 2:11 - "But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed."
"And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:" - Galatians 1:2
Galatians 4:9 - "But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?"
Galatians 2:7 - "But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;"
Galatians 2:10 - "Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do."
Galatians 3:2 - "This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?"
"We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles," - Galatians 2:15