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Galatians 2:8

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:)

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For he that wrought effectually in Peter,.... The Syriac version renders it, "he who exhorted Peter to"; the Arabic version is, "he who strengthened Peter in"; the Spirit of God is meant, who filled…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For he that wrought effectually in Peter ... - Or by the means or agency of Peter. The argument here is, that the same effects had been produced under the ministry of Paul among the Gentiles which had…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For he that wrought effectually - Ὁ ενεργησας Πετρῳ, ενηργησε και εμοι· He who wrought powerfully with Peter, wrought powerfully also with me. He gave us both those talents which were suited to our…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Galatians 2:1-10

It should seem, by the account Paul gives of himself in this chapter, that, from the very first preaching and planting of Christianity, there was a difference of apprehension between those Christians…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

This verse is parenthetical. It expands and explains Gal 2:7.

in Peter Rather, - forPeter" so - forme".