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Galatians 2:8

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Galatians 2:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “(for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

(for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);
Galatians 2:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Galatians 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5to whom we gave place in the way of subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
6But 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:
7but contrariwise, when they saw that I had been intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, even as Peter with [the gospel] of the circumcision
8(for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);
9and when they perceived the grace that was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision;
10only [they would] that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.
11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For he that wrought effectually in Peter, etc..] The Syriac version renders it, “he who exhorted Peter to”; the Arabic version is, “he who strengthened Peter in”; the Spirit of God is meant, who filled Peter with such eminent gifts, and inspired him with so much zeal and resolution to the apostleship of circumcision, to discharge his office as an apostle among the Jews; and who wrought by him such wonderful works for the confirmation of it, as curing the man that was lame from his birth, striking Ananias and Sapphira dead for telling lies, and raising Dorcas from the dead, and communicating miraculous gifts by the imposition of his hands; and which same Spirit also made his ministrations…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“he--God (Co1 12:6). wrought effectually--that is, made the preached word efficacious to conversion, not only by sensible miracles, but by the secret mighty power of the Holy Ghost. in Peter--ELLICOTT and others, translate, "For Peter." GROTIUS translates as English Version. to--with a view to. was mighty--Translate as before, the Greek being the same, "wrought effectually." in me--"for (or 'in') me also."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For he that wrought effectually in Peter ... - Or by the means or agency of Peter. The argument here is, that the same effects had been produced under the ministry of Paul among the Gentiles which had been under the preaching of Peter among the Jews. It is inferred, therefore, that God had called both to the apostolic office; see this argument illustrated in the notes at Acts 11:17. The same was mighty in me ... - In enabling me to work miracles, and in the success which attended the ministry. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For he that wrought effectually in Peter for the apostleship of the circumcision - To qualify him for, and support him in, the discharge of that office to the Jews. Wrought likewise effectually in and by me - For and in the discharge of my office toward the gentiles. Galatians 2:9”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Act 1:8, 2:14-41, Act 3:12-26, Act 4:4, Act 5:12-16, Act 8:17 the same: Gal 3:5; Act 9:15, Act 13:2-11, Act 14:3-11, Act 15:12, Act 19:11, Act 19:12, Act 19:26, Act 21:19, Act 22:21; Act 26:17, Act 26:18; Co1 1:5-7, Co1 9:2, Co1 15:10; Co2 11:4, Co2 11:5; Col 1:29 Galatians 2:9”
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