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:)

King James Version

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Other Translations for Galatians 2:8

BSB

For the One who was at work in Peter's apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.

AKJV

(For he that worked effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

CPDV

For he who was working the Apostleship to the circumcised in Peter, was also working in me among the Gentiles.

ERV

(for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);

NHEB

(for he who appointed Peter to be an apostle of the circumcision appointed me also to the non-Jews);

SMT

(For be having been energetic in Peter for the mission of circumcision, was energetic also in me for the nations:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 2:8

ForG1063ConjunctionhethatwroughteffectuallyG1754VerbinPeterG4074Noun Masculine toG1519PrepositiontheapostleshipG651Noun FeminineofthecircumcisionG4061Noun FemininethesameG2532ConjunctionwasmightyG1754VerbinmeG1698 towardG1519PrepositiontheGentilesG1484Noun Neuter

Commentary for Galatians 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 2:8

Summary

God empowered Paul equally as Peter apostolically

Event

Paul empowered apostolically

Estimated Time Period

c. 49 AD