Galatians 2:2-4
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2 I went up in response to a revelation. Then I laid before them (though only in a private meeting with the acknowledged leaders) the gospel that I proclaim among the gentiles, in order to make sure that I was not running, or had not run, in vain.(A) 3 But even Titus, who was with me, was not compelled to be circumcised, though he was a Greek.(B) 4 But because of false brothers and sisters secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might enslave us(C)—
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Galatians 2:2-4
King James Version
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.
3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
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Galatians 2:2-4
New King James Version
2 And I went up [a]by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but (A)privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means (B)I might run, or had run, in vain. 3 Yet not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. 4 And this occurred because of (C)false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our (D)liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, (E)that they might bring us into bondage),
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Galatians 2:2-4
English Standard Version
2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those (A)who seemed influential) the gospel that (B)I proclaim among the Gentiles, (C)in order to make sure I was not running or had not (D)run in vain. 3 But even Titus, who was with me, (E)was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. 4 (F)Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who (G)slipped in to spy out (H)our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, (I)so that they might bring us into slavery—
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