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Galatians 2:1
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Galatian churches while recounting a retrospective journey to Jerusalem fourteen years after a previous visit. He frames this trip as a deliberate response to a divine revelation rather than a human initiative.
The words — The phrase διὰ (dia) δεκατεσσάρων (dekatessarōn) ἐτῶν literally renders "after fourteen years," establishing the precise chronological marker for Paul's return. This temporal indicator anchors the narrative in a specific historical sequence rather than vague tradition.
The thread — The account continues in Galatians 2:3 with the mention of Titus, while the companions and locations align with Acts 4:36 and Acts 11:25. These passages trace the timeline of Barnabas's ministry and his prior recruitment of Saul before the Jerusalem meeting.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that apostolic authority and mission strategy derive from direct revelation, not human scheduling. Readers must accept that theological claims are grounded in documented historical movement rather than abstract argument.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
Cross-references
- Galatians 2:3 Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.
- Acts 4:36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
- Acts 11:25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
- Acts 11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
- Acts 12:25 When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
- Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
- Acts 13:50 The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.
- Acts 14:12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
- Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
- Acts 15:25 So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,