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Galatians 2:7
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Galatian churches to defend his apostolic authority during a Jerusalem meeting where recognized leaders acknowledged his distinct mission. He speaks of a past encounter where those leaders observed and confirmed his specific calling.
The words — πεπίστευμαι (pepisteumai) literally means "I have been entrusted with," denoting a received commission rather than a self-appointed role. τοὐναντίον (tounantion) translates to "on the contrary," signaling a direct rebuttal to the preceding discussion about the Jerusalem leaders adding nothing to Paul.
The thread — This entrusted gospel to the uncircumcised corresponds to the Lord’s direct commission in Acts 9:15 and Paul’s earlier statement in Galatians 1:16 about preaching among the Gentiles. It parallels the approval language in 1 Thessalonians 2:4 regarding those entrusted with the gospel.
Why it lands — The text states that God’s work in Paul’s apostleship runs parallel to Peter’s, establishing divine authorization as the sole basis for ministry. It requires readers to accept the gospel’s equal validity for Jew and Gentile without imposing additional ceremonial requirements.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
Cross-references
- Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
- Galatians 1:16 to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
- 1 Timothy 2:7 For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
- Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
- Galatians 2:9 And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
- 1 Timothy 1:11 that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
- 2 Timothy 1:11 to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
- Acts 15:12 The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
- Acts 18:6 But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”