Galatians 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:9 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:9 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Galatians 2:9 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 2:9
“Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:9: given, gave, should
“Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: by...: or, that I should save his life: Heb. by quickening him”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:9: right, hands, should
“And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:9: james, john, should
“Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:9: grace, gave, hands
“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:9: grace, given, should
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