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Galatians 2:2
New International Version
Galatians 2:2
New International Version
2 I went in response to a revelation(A) and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles.(B) I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race(C) in vain.
Galatians 2:2
New American Standard Bible
Galatians 2:2
New American Standard Bible
2 [a]It was because of a (A)revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the (B)gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that somehow I might be (C)running, or had run, in vain.
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- Galatians 2:2 Lit according to revelation I went up
Galatians 2:2
Amplified Bible
Galatians 2:2
Amplified Bible
2 I went up [to Jerusalem] because of a [divine] revelation, and I put before them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles. But I did so in private before those of [a]reputation, for fear that I might be running or had run [the course of my ministry] in vain.
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- Galatians 2:2 This group would have included the apostles Peter and John, as well as James, Jesus’ half brother who was also the leader of the Jerusalem church.
Galatians 2:2
King James Version
Galatians 2:2
King James Version
2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
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Galatians 2:2
Contemporary English Version
Galatians 2:2
Contemporary English Version
2 But I went there because God had told me to go, and I explained the good news I had been preaching to the Gentiles. Then I met privately with the ones who seemed to be the most important leaders. I wanted to make sure my work in the past and my future work would not be for nothing.
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