Galatians 2:6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatever they were, it makes no matter to me… I. A MAN WHO HAS TRUTH ON HIS SIDE CAN BE INDIFFERENT TO MERE AUTHORITY. Because — 1. Mere authority has no weight with the Author of truth. 2. The man of truth can gain nothing from the sanction of mere authority. II. AUTHORITATIVE DECISIONS DERIVE WHAT VALUE THEY POSSESS FROM THE TRUTH. The apostles pronounced on what "they saw." 1. That the gospel of the uncircumcision and the circumcision was committed respectively to Paul and Peter. 2. That God wrought equally by both. 3. That both alike had Divine grace for their work. Parallel Verses KJV: But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: |
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