Galatians 2:2

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Galatians 2:2

Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

I went up according to a revelation and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles—but privately to those recognized as leaders—so that I might not be running, or have run the race, in vain.

New American Standard Bible

It was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but I did so in private to those who were of reputation, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

King James Version

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.

International Standard Version

I went in response to a revelation, and in a private meeting with the reputed leaders, I explained to them the gospel that I'm proclaiming to the gentiles. I did this because I was afraid that I was running or had run my life's race for nothing.

A Conservative Version

And I went up according to revelation, and I declared to them the good-news that I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of repute, lest somehow I might be running or ran in vain.

American Standard Version

And I went up by revelation; and I laid before them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles but privately before them who were of repute, lest by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.

Amplified

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 reputation, for fear that I might be running or had run [the course of my ministry] in vain.

An Understandable Version

[It was] in response to [a divine] revelation that I went [there] and explained to them [I. e., the apostles and elders] the Gospel [message] that I had been preaching among the Gentiles. Then [later on I presented it] privately before those who were highly regarded [i.e., the three apostles, verse 9] so [they would have verification that] my running [i.e., ministry] had not been, nor was now, in vain.

Anderson New Testament

And I went up because of a revelation, and communicated to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who are of reputation, lest, by any means, I should run or had run in vain.

Bible in Basic English

And I went up by revelation; and I put before them the good news which I was preaching among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were of good name, so that the work which I was or had been doing might not be without effect.

Common New Testament

I went up because of a revelation; and I set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who were of reputation, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain.

Daniel Mace New Testament

and I went up according to revelation, and communicated to them that gospel, which I preach among the Gentiles; but privately to those who were of note, lest the pains, that I have already taken, or may hereafter take in the gospel, should be in vain.

Darby Translation

and I went up according to revelation, and I laid before them the glad tidings which I preach among the nations, but privately to those conspicuous among them, lest in any way I run or had run in vain;

Godbey New Testament

but I went up according to revelation; and I presented to them the gospel which I am preaching among the Gentiles, but privately to the prominent ones, lest perhaps I am running, or did run, in vain.

Goodspeed New Testament

It was in obedience to a revelation that I went. I laid before them the good news that I preach to the heathen, presenting it privately to the leaders, for fear my efforts might be or might have been futile.

John Wesley New Testament

I went up by revelation, and explained to them the gospel, which I preach among the Gentiles; but severally to those of eminence, lest by any means I should run, or should have run in vain.

Julia Smith Translation

And I went up according to revelation, and placed before them the good news which I proclaim in the nations, but apart to them highly esteemed, lest I run in vain, or ran.

King James 2000

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now I went up [there] because of a revelation and laid out to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but in private to the influential people, lest somehow I was running, or had run, in vain.

Modern King James verseion

And I went up by revelation. And I put before them the gospel which I proclaim in the nations, but privately to those seeming to be pillars, lest I run, or I ran, into vanity.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Yea, and I went up by revelation, and commended with them of the gospel, which I preach among the gentiles - but between ourselves with them which were counted chief, lest it should have been thought that I should run, or had run in vain.

Moffatt New Testament

(It was in consequence of a revelation that I went up at all.) I submitted the gospel I am in the habit of preaching to the Gentiles, submitting it privately to the authorities, to make sure that my course of action would be and had been sound.

Montgomery New Testament

(I went up at that time in obedience to a revelation). And I laid before them the gospel which I am wont to preach among the Gentiles. I did this privately before those in authority, lest by any means I should be running, or should already have run, in vain.

NET Bible

I went there because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did so only in a private meeting with the influential people, to make sure that I was not running -- or had not run -- in vain.

New Heart English Bible

I went up by revelation, and I explained to them the Good News which I proclaim among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

Noyes New Testament

And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the gentiles; but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Sawyer New Testament

and I went up by a revelation, and proposed to them the gospel which I preach to the gentiles, but privately to persons of distinction, lest I should run or had run in vain.

The Emphasized Bible

And I went up by revelation, and laid before them the glad-message which I proclaim among the nations; privately, however, to them of repute, - lest, by any means, in vain, I should be running, or had run.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

And I went up then by revelation, and laid before them that gospel which I preach among the Heathen, but in private conference with those who were of the first importance, that haply I might not run, nor had run in vain.

Twentieth Century New Testament

It was in obedience to a revelation that I went; and I laid before the Apostles the Good News that I am proclaiming among the Gentiles. I did this privately before those who are thought highly of, for fear that I might possibly be taking, or might have already taken, a course which would prove useless.

Webster

And I went by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run in vain.

Weymouth New Testament

I went up in obedience to a revelation of God's will; and I explained to them the Good News which I proclaim among the Gentiles. To the leaders of the Church this explanation was made in private, lest by any means I should be running, or should already have run, in vain.

Williams New Testament

I went up under the guidance of a divine revelation. Now I laid before them the good news that I was in the habit of preaching among the heathen, but first I did so privately before the leaders, for fear that my course might be or might have been to no purpose.

World English Bible

I went up by revelation, and I laid before them the Good News which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

Worrell New Testament

And I went up according to revelation, and laid before them the Gospel which I preach among the Gentiles; but privately to those of repute, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Worsley New Testament

But I went up according to a divine revelation, and laid before them the gospel which I preach among the gentiles: though privately to those of note, least I should run, or had run in vain.

Youngs Literal Translation

and I went up by revelation, and did submit to them the good news that I preach among the nations, and privately to those esteemed, lest in vain I might run or did run;

Themes

Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize

Barnabas » Is sent as an emissary to jerusalem

Christian ministers » Preach without authority

Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Striving for the prize

Games » Foot races

Games » Figurative » Of a successful ministry

The gospel » Preached to » The gentiles

Titus » Accompanies paul to jerusalem

Topics

Information In Secret

Useless Labour

Race

Futile Faith

Interlinear

English(KJV)

Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

And

G1161

δέ
De

but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr

Usage: 2184

I went up

G305

ἀναβαίνω
Anabaino

go up, come up, ascend, ascend up, climb up, spring up, grow up, come, enter, arise, rise up, , vr ascend

Usage: 63

G2596

κατά
Kata

according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,

Usage: 428

revelation

G602

ἀποκάλυψις
Apokalupsis

revelation, be revealed, to lighten +9, manifestation, coming, appearing

Usage: 18

and

G2532

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and

Usage: 0

communicated

G394

ἀνατίθεμαι
Anatithemi

declare, communicate

Usage: 2

unto them

G846

him, his, their, he, her, they, same, himself,

Usage: 0

that gospel

G2098

εὐαγγέλιον
Euaggelion

gospel, gospel of Christ, gospel of God, gospel of the Kingdom,

Usage: 69

which

G3739

ὅς ἥ ὅ
Hos

which, whom, that, who, whose, what, that which, whereof,

Usage: 980

I preach

G2784

κηρύσσω
Kerusso

preach, publish, proclaim, preached , preacher

Usage: 49

among

G1722

ἐν
En

in, by, with, among, at, on, through,

Usage: 2128

the Gentiles

G1484

ἔθνος
Ethnos

Gentiles, nation, heathen, people

Usage: 132

but

G1161

δέ
De

but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr

Usage: 2184

privately

G2398

ἴδιος
Idios

his own, their own, privately, apart, your own, his, own, not tr,

Usage: 96

to them which

G3588

which, who, the things, the son,

Usage: 0

were of reputation

G1380

δοκέω
Dokeo

think, seem, suppose, seem good, please,

Usage: 45

lest by any means

G3381

μήπως μήπως
mepos

lest, lest by any means, lest perhaps, lest haply, lest by some means, lest that by any means

Usage: 12

I should run

G5143

τρέχω
Trecho

run, have course

Usage: 19

G2228

ἤ
E

or, than, either, or else, nor, not tr,

Usage: 199

had run

G5143

τρέχω
Trecho

run, have course

Usage: 19

G1519

εἰς
Eis

into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,

Usage: 1267

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Word Count of 37 Translations in Galatians 2:2

Images Galatians 2:2

Verse Info

Bible Rank: 6843
Galatians Rank: 90
12 Topics
8 Themes
18 Cross References
1 Reading
Interlinear
1 Devotional
7 Phrases
2 Names
13 References

Context Readings

Paul's Ministry Recognized By The Jerusalem Apostles

¹ Then after 14 years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. ² I went up according to a revelation and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles—but privately to those recognized as leaders—so that I might not be running, or have run the race, in vain. ³ But not even Titus who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.