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They who were reputed to be pillars (hoi dokountes stuloi einai). They had that reputation (dokountes) and Paul accepts them as such. Stuloi, old word for pillars, columns, as of fire (Rev 10:1). So of the church (1Ti 3:15). These were the Pillar Apostles.
Gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship (dexias edōkan emoi kai Barnabāi Koinéōnias). Dramatic and concluding act of the pact for cooperation and coordinate, independent spheres of activity. The compromisers and the Judaizers were brushed to one side when these five men shook hands as equals in the work of Christ’s Kingdom.