Galatians 2:6

“But of these, who seemed to be somewhat, etc..] Not the false brethren, but the Apostles James, Cephas, and John, who were µybwçj, “men of great esteem”: high in the opinion of all good men; not that they were looked upon to be more than human, as Simon Magus gave out that he was “some great one”, and his followers thought him to be “the great power of God”; for such an extravagant conceit of these men was never entertained; nor were they thought to be something when they were nothing, for they really were somewhat; they were ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of grace; they were the Lord's ambassadors, and the apostles of the Lamb. However, says the apostle, whatsoever they…”

“Greek, "From those who," &c. He meant to complete the sentence with "I derived no special advantage"; but he alters it into "they . . . added nothing to me." accepteth--so as to show any partiality; "respecteth no man's person" (Eph 6:9). seemed to be somewhat--that is, not that they seemed to be what they were not, but "were reputed as persons of some consequence"; not insinuating a doubt but that they were justly so reputed. in conference added--or "imparted"; the same Greek as in Gal 1:16, "I conferred not with flesh and blood." As I did not by conference impart to them aught at my conversion, so they now did not impart aught additional to me, above what I already knew. This proves to the…”

“But of those who seemed to be somewhat - See Galatians 2:2. This undoubtedly refers to those who were the most eminent among the apostles at Jerusalem. There is an apparent harshness in our common translation which is unnecessary. The word used here (δοκούντων dokountōn) denotes those who were thought to be, or who were of reputation; that is, men who were of note and influence among the apostles. The object of referring to them here is, to show that he had the concurrence and approbation of the most eminent of the apostles to the course which he had pursued. Whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me - Tyndale renders this, “What they were in time passed, it maketh no matter to me.”…”

“And they who undoubtedly were something - Above all others. What they were - How eminent soever. It is no difference to me - So that I should alter either my doctrine or my practice. God accepteth no man's person - For any eminence in gifts or outward prerogatives. In that conference added nothing to me - Neither as to doctrine nor mission. Galatians 2:7”

“2:6-10 Paul’s message was in harmony with the Jerusalem apostles, but their affirmation was not the source of Paul’s authority (1:12, 16-20). 2:6 The Jerusalem apostles’ reputation as great leaders was probably derived from their personal acquaintance with Jesus’ earthly ministry, which did not give them greater apostolic authority than Paul had. What mattered most was Christ’s personal commission (see 1 Cor 9:1; cp. 2 Cor 12:11-12). • God has no favorites: The Judaizers probably regarded the Jerusalem apostles’ earthly relationship with Jesus as an advantage. Paul argues that such favoritism is inconsistent with God’s character (cp. Lev 19:15-16; Deut 1:17; 2 Chr 19:7; Job 13:10; Ps 82:1-2;…”

“these who: Gal 2:2, Gal 2:9, Gal 6:3; Co2 11:5, Co2 11:21-23, Co2 12:11; Heb 13:7, Heb 13:17 it maketh: Gal 2:11-14; Job 32:6, Job 32:7, Job 32:17-22; Mat 22:16; Mar 6:17-20, Mar 12:14; Luk 20:21; Co2 5:16 God: Job 34:19; Act 10:34; Rom 2:11; Pe1 1:17 in: Gal 2:10; Acts 15:6-29; Co2 12:11 Galatians 2:7”