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Galatians 2:6: Meaning Explained
But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's...
Galatians 2:6
“As for those who were regarded as important — whatever they once were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism — those leaders added nothing to my message.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Paul says the important leaders didn't teach him anything new. God doesn't favor important people over regular people.
What’s Happening Here
Paul is saying he wasn't intimidated by the famous apostles. He already had the right message from God. Their importance didn't change anything.
Key Words
regardedthought of or considered
importantfamous and powerful
favoritismliking some people more than others
Why It Matters
The truth matters more than who's saying it. Famous people aren't automatically right.
Did You Know?
Paul was confident in his message even when talking to the most important Christian leaders.
Word Study
G575
ofἀπὸ
G1161
Butδὲ
G1380
these who seemedδοκοῦντες
G1511
to beεἶναί
G5100
somewhatτι
G3697
(whatsoeverὁποῖοί
G2258
they wereἦσαν
G3762
noοὐδὲν
G3427
to meμοι
G1308
it makethδιαφέρει·
G4383
personπρόσωπον
G2316
Godθεὸς
G444
man'sἀνθρώπου
G3756
noοὐ
G2983
acceptethλαμβάνει
G1698
to meἐμοὶ
G1063
forγὰρ
G4323
to be somewhat in conference addedπροσανέθεντο
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