Galatians 2:4-6
New International Version
4 This matter arose because some false believers(A) had infiltrated our ranks to spy on(B) the freedom(C) we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. 5 We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel(D) might be preserved for you.
6 As for those who were held in high esteem(E)—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism(F)—they added nothing to my message.(G)
Galatians 2:4-6
King James Version
4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:
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Galatians 2:4-6
New King James Version
4 And this occurred because of (A)false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our (B)liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, (C)that they might bring us into bondage), 5 to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that (D)the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
6 But from those (E)who seemed to be something—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; (F)God [a]shows personal favoritism to no man—for those who seemed to be something (G)added nothing to me.
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- Galatians 2:6 Lit. does not receive the face of a man
Galatians 2:4-6
English Standard Version
4 (A)Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who (B)slipped in to spy out (C)our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, (D)so that they might bring us into slavery— 5 to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that (E)the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. 6 And from those (F)who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; (G)God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential (H)added nothing to me.
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