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Galatians 2:1–2

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THEN fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
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.
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  1. Galatians 2:3Rank 1 from verse 1
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    3But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

  2. 1 Corinthians 9:6Rank 2 from verse 1
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    6Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?

  3. 2 Corinthians 8:16Rank 3 from verse 1
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    16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

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    23Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

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    25Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

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  1. Galatians 2:6Rank 1 from verse 2
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    6But 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:

  2. Philippians 2:16Rank 2 from verse 2
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    16Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 3:5Rank 3 from verse 2
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    5For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

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    23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

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    26I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

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Galatians 2:1

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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Galatians 2:2

COMBINED MEANING

communicated

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of communicate. Sense 1: To share or participate with another in a common matter. Sense 2: To give or contribute goods or support. Sense 3: To make known or impart.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

gospel

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Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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reputation

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The estimation, standing, report, fame, honour, or public opinion in which a person is held.

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lest

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For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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run

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To move swiftly on foot; to flow, spread, proceed, continue, or carry out a course.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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vain

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Empty, fruitless, ineffective, unprofitable, worthless, false, unsubstantial, or conceited.

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1THEN fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

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2And 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.

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3But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

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