Gal 2:6-10 Paul & Peter and the Gospel - Part 1

1. Gal 2:6-10 Paul & Peter and the Gospel - Part 1 6 But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality) - well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. 7 But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised 8 (for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), 9 and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we mightgo to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. 10 They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do.

2. 6 But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality) - well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. were of high reputation - are called pillars in v:9 (metaphorically, of those who bear responsibility in the churches) what they were makes no difference to me - makes no difference (no consequence) God shows no partiality - all equal in Christ Jesus those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me - Lit: no added value (Gospel came from Christ to me) Gal. 1:11-12

3. 7 But on the contrary,[seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised 8 (for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), 9 and recognizing the grace that had been given to me,]James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we mightgo to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. • notice Gal 2:7-9 is one sentence, also parenthetical section • Gal 2:7-9 is a contrast to Gal 2:6 • what is the contrast ?

4. 9 and recognizing the grace that had been given to me,]James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we mightgo to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. “right hand of fellowship” given to Paul and Barnabas right hand(s) – dexios - right as opposed to left, right hand, side or arm fellowship - koinōnia - a having in common (koinos), partnership, fellowship What is the significance of “right hand” in scripture ?

5. Significance of the Right (Hand, Arm or Side) in scripture * • Covenant, Confirmation or Agreement Gen. 15 • Blessing Gen. 48:14 • God’s protection Isa. 41:13 • God upholds believers PS 18:35;63:8;139:10 • God’s judgment PS 74:11, MT 25:31-46 • God’s salvation/deliverance PS 17:7,18:35, 98:12 • Life, joy, pleasure at God’s right hand PS 16:11 • Our prayers – to God’s right hand PS 60:5 • God’s attributes/essence PS 20:6, 44:2; 21:8 • PS 48.10; 77:10; 89:25-26 • 10. Place of honor and exaltation • - Jesus Christ at the right hand of God Rom 8:34 • Eph 1:20, Heb 1:3 • - Believers seated with Christ Eph 2:6, Col 3:1 * Hal Molloy 12/18/94

6. 7 But on the contrary, [ seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised seeing (having seen) - oida - to know by perception I had been entrusted – pisteuō - to believe, also to be persuaded of, and hence, to place confidence in, to trust Vine other verses: 1Thess 2:4, 1 Tim 1:11, 1 Tim 6:20 & 2Tim 1:12 the gospel to the uncircumcised Peter had been (entrusted with gospel) to the circumcised

7. 8 (for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), Subject = He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised Verb = effectually worked - energéō - to work, be active, produce an effect other verses: Eph 1:20, Eph 3:20, Phil 2:13 & Col 1:29 for me (Paul) also to the Gentiles

8. 9 and recognizing the grace that had been given to me,] James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we mightgo to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. recognizing “the grace” that had been given to me recognizing - ginōskō - signifies "to be taking in knowledge, to come to know had been given - didōmi - to give, grant, bestow upon “grace given” in scripture: Rom 12:3, 1 Cor 1:4, Eph 3:8 & 4:7

9. 10 They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do. “to remember the poor” remember - mnēmoneuō - to call to mind, remember poor - ptōchós - from ptōssō to crouch, cower like a beggar What kind of poor is he talking about? What scripture says about the poor: Jn 12:8, Matt 26:11 Lk 16:20, 2 Cor 6:10, Lk 19:8 & Jam 2:2-6