John Bengel Commentary - Galatians 2:2 - 2:2

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John Bengel Commentary - Galatians 2:2 - 2:2


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Gal 2:2. Κατὰ ἀποκάλυψιν, by revelation) As Paul had revelations he had no need to learn from men. This revelation had been communicated to him for an important reason.-ἀνεθέμην) set before them [communicated], as equals are wont to do, not that they should confirm me, but that they should confirm others, Act 15:2.-αὐτοῖς, to them) at Jerusalem. This is treated of Gal 2:3-4.-κατʼ ἰδίαν) apart, privately) all were not capable of comprehending it.-τοῖς δοκοῦσι, who were held in reputation) In antithesis to Paul, who was less acknowledged. [The apostles are principally intended, Gal 2:9.-V. g.] comp. 2Co 11:5. Hesychius; δοκοῦντες, οἱ ἔνδοξοι. This is brought under consideration, Gal 2:6-7.-μήπως, lest by any means) this word depends on ἀνεθέμην, I set forth [communicated]. I should run, says he, or had run in vain, if circumcision had been judged necessary.-τρέχω, I should run) with the swift victory of the Gospel.