2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.



Ver. 2. By revelation] i.e. By God’s special direction; for he ordereth a good man’s goings, Psa_37:23.



I communicated unto them] áíåèåìçí , I laid open the matter freely and familiarly, as unto bosom friends.



But privately] For all good men are not fit to be trusted with secrets, but only such as can both keep counsel and give counsel.



Or had run in vain] Lest, if it should be thought that I had not held good correspondence with those other apostles, I might lose the fruit of my ministry.