Galatians 2:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Now from those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show partiality—those of reputation contributed nothing to me.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But from those who seemed to be something (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me: God accepts no man's person), for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever {G4218} they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man's person) —they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Of the which seme to be great (what they were in tyme passed it maketh no matter to me: God loketh on no mans person) neverthelesse they which seme great added nothynge to me.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    As for the that semed to be greate, what they were in tyme passed, it maketh no matter to me. For God loketh not on the outwarde appearaunce of men. Neuertheles they which semed greate, taught me nothinge:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But by them which seemed to be great, I was not taught (whatsoeuer they were in time passed, I am nothing the better: God accepteth no mans person) for they that are the chiefe, did adde nothing to me aboue that I had.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Of them which seemed to be somewhat (what they were in time passed, it maketh no matter to me, God accepteth no mans person) for they which seemed chiefe, added nothyng to me.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn't show partiality to man)--they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And from those who were esteemed to be something -- whatever they were then, it maketh no difference to me -- the face of man God accepteth not, for -- to me those esteemed did add nothing,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man's person)-- they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man's person)--they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But from those who seemed to be important (whatever they were has no weight with me: God does not take man's person into account): those who seemed to be important gave nothing new to me;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn't show partiality to man)--they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But from those who were influential(whatever they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism between people)– those influential leaders added nothing to my message.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 12:11 : 11 I have become foolish in boasting; you compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you, because I am in no way inferior to the 'super-apostles,' even though I am nothing.
  • Gal 6:3 : 3 For if anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.
  • Acts 10:34 : 34 Then Peter began to speak: 'Now I truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
  • 2 Cor 11:5 : 5 I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'
  • Gal 2:2 : 2 I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.
  • Rom 2:11 : 11 For God shows no partiality.
  • 2 Cor 5:16 : 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Even though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.
  • Acts 15:6-9 : 6 The apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter. 7 After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God chose me among you so that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us. 9 He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith. 10 Now then, why are you testing God by placing a yoke on the necks of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are. 12 The whole assembly became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they narrated all the signs and wonders that God had done among the Gentiles through them. 13 After they had finished speaking, James responded, "Brothers, listen to me. 14 Simeon has explained how God first intervened to take from the Gentiles a people for His name. 15 The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: 16 'After these things I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. I will rebuild its ruins and restore it, 17 so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, including all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord, who does these things' 18 '—things known long ago.' 19 Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who are turning to God. 20 Instead, we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, sexual immorality, meat that has been strangled, and blood. 21 For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city from ancient generations, being read in the synagogues on every Sabbath. 22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers. 23 They wrote this letter to be delivered by them: "The apostles and elders, your brothers, to the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. 24 Since we have heard that some have gone out from us and troubled you with teachings, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no such instructions, 25 It seemed good to us, being in agreement, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, 26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word of mouth. 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you except these necessary things: 29 that you abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from what is strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.
  • Job 32:6-7 : 6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said, "I am young in years, and you are old; therefore, I held back and was afraid to tell you what I think. 7 I thought, ‘Age should speak; let many years teach wisdom.’
  • Job 32:17-22 : 17 I too will give my answer; I will express my opinion as well. 18 For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me. 19 Inside me, my heart is like wine that has no vent, ready to burst like new wineskins. 20 Let me speak so that I may find relief; let me open my lips and answer. 21 I will not show partiality to anyone, nor will I flatter any person. 22 For I do not know how to flatter; otherwise, my Maker would take me away swiftly.
  • Job 34:19 : 19 God shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of His hands.
  • Matt 22:16 : 16 And they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in truth. You do not care about anyone’s opinion, for you do not look at people’s appearances.'
  • Mark 6:17-20 : 17 For Herod himself had sent men to arrest John, and he had him bound and put in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. 18 John had been telling Herod, 'It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.' 19 So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she was unable to do so. 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard John speak, he was greatly perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him.
  • Mark 12:14 : 14 When they came, they said to him, 'Teacher, we know that you are truthful and you don't show partiality to anyone, for you do not regard the appearance of people but teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn't we?'
  • Luke 20:21 : 21 So they questioned him, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in truth.
  • 2 Cor 11:21-23 : 21 To my shame, I must admit that we were too weak for that! Yet whatever anyone else dares to boast about—I am speaking like a fool—I also dare to boast. 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. 23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more so: in labors more abundant, in stripes beyond measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.
  • Heb 13:7 : 7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
  • Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  • 1 Pet 1:17 : 17 If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here.
  • Gal 2:9-9 : 9 And recognizing the grace given to me, James, Cephas, and John, who were esteemed as pillars, gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, so that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. 11 But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group. 13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. 14 But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Gal 2:7-12
    6 verses
    79%

    7On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter was to the circumcised—

    8(For He who worked through Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised also worked through me for mine to the Gentiles)—

    9And recognizing the grace given to me, James, Cephas, and John, who were esteemed as pillars, gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, so that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

    10They asked only that we remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

    11But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

    12For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing those of the circumcision group.

  • Gal 2:2-5
    4 verses
    74%

    2I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.

    3Yet not even Titus, who was with me, though he was Greek, was forced to be circumcised.

    4This arose because of false brothers who were secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus, so they might bring us into bondage.

    5But we did not yield in submission to them even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.

  • Gal 2:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14But when I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in front of them all, 'If you, being a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?'

    15We are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners,

  • 2 Cor 11:5
    73%

    5I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'

  • Acts 11:17
    73%

    17If then God gave them the same gift that He gave to us after we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God's way?

  • Gal 1:15-17
    3 verses
    73%

    15But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by His grace, was pleased

    16to reveal His Son in me, so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood,

    17nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia, and then returned to Damascus.

  • 1 Thess 2:6
    72%

    6We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

  • 1 Cor 4:6
    72%

    6Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • Gal 1:10-12
    3 verses
    72%

    10For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

    11Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not of human origin.

    12For I did not receive it from a man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Cor 15:10-11
    2 verses
    71%

    10But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

    11Whether then it is I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.

  • 2 Cor 11:12
    71%

    12And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

  • Rom 2:11
    71%

    11For God shows no partiality.

  • 3 John 1:7
    70%

    7For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.

  • Acts 28:21
    70%

    21They replied, 'We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor has any of the brothers who came here reported or said anything bad about you.'

  • Gal 1:22
    70%

    22I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.

  • 1 Cor 3:5
    70%

    5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each.

  • 1 Cor 4:3
    70%

    3But to me, it is of little importance to be judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.

  • 1 Cor 9:2
    70%

    2If I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

  • 2 Cor 12:11
    69%

    11I have become foolish in boasting; you compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you, because I am in no way inferior to the 'super-apostles,' even though I am nothing.

  • 2 Cor 12:6
    69%

    6For if I desire to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone think more of me than what they see in me or hear from me.

  • Phlm 1:17
    69%

    17If then you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

  • Gal 1:2
    69%

    2and all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

  • Gal 5:10
    69%

    10I am confident in the Lord that you will think no other way. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

  • Phil 3:4
    69%

    4Though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks they have grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

  • 1 Thess 2:4
    69%

    4But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

  • 2 Cor 12:13
    69%

    13For in what way were you less favored than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!

  • 2 Cor 10:8
    69%

    8Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

  • 2 Cor 12:17
    68%

    17Did I take advantage of you through any of those I sent to you?

  • Gal 6:14
    68%

    14But as for me, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

  • 2 Cor 8:19
    68%

    19Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

  • Acts 10:34
    68%

    34Then Peter began to speak: 'Now I truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

  • 2 Cor 11:22
    68%

    22Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.

  • Acts 15:6
    68%

    6The apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter.

  • 2 Cor 11:9
    68%

    9And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

  • Gal 6:12
    68%

    12Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones compelling you to be circumcised—only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

  • Gal 3:15
    68%

    15Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life: Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly ratified, so it is in this case.