Galatians 2:6 “But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference…”

Galatians 2:6

But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism —those leaders added nothing to me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But 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:

World English Bible

But from those who were reputed to be important—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn’t show partiality to man—they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,

American Standard Version

But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man’s person)—they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

Geneva Bible 1599

But by them which seemed to be great, I was not taught (whatsoeuer they were in time passed, I am nothing the better: God accepteth no mans person) for they that are the chiefe, did adde nothing to me aboue that I had.

Darby Translation

But from those who were conspicuous as being somewhat — whatsoever they were, it makes no difference to me: God does not accept man's person; for to me those who were conspicuous communicated nothing;

Young's Literal Translation

And from those who were esteemed to be something — whatever they were then, it maketh no difference to me — the face of man God accepteth not, for — to me those esteemed did add nothing,

Bible in Basic English

But from those who seemed to be important (whatever they were has no weight with me: God does not take man's person into account): those who seemed to be important gave nothing new to me;

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Cross references

“those who”

Galatians 2:2 2 Corinthians 12:11 Galatians 6:3 2 Corinthians 11:5 2 Corinthians 11:21–23 Hebrews 13:17

Galatians 2:2 · BSB

I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

2 Corinthians 12:11 · BSB

I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

Galatians 6:3 · BSB

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

2 Corinthians 11:5 · BSB

I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”

2 Corinthians 11:21–23 · BSB

To my shame I concede that we were too weak for that! Speaking as a fool, however, I can match what anyone else dares to boast about.

Hebrews 13:17 · BSB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

“it maketh”

Job 32:17–22 Mark 12:14 Luke 20:21 Matthew 22:16 Mark 6:17–20 2 Corinthians 5:16

Job 32:17–22 · BSB

I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

Mark 12:14 · BSB

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay th…

Luke 20:21 · BSB

“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

Matthew 22:16 · BSB

They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no…

Mark 6:17–20 · BSB

For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.

2 Corinthians 5:16 · BSB

So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.

“God”

Acts 10:34 Romans 2:11 1 Peter 1:17 Job 34:19

Acts 10:34 · BSB

Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

Romans 2:11 · BSB

For God does not show favoritism.

1 Peter 1:17 · BSB

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Job 34:19 · BSB

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

“in”

Acts 15:6–29 Galatians 2:10

Acts 15:6–29 · BSB

So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.

Galatians 2:10 · BSB

They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.

7On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

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