I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. Cross References Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. Romans 9:16 So then, it does not depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:26 Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. 2 Corinthians 12:1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. Galatians 1:6 I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel-- Galatians 1:12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Galatians 2:9 And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John--those reputed to be pillars--gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. Galatians 5:7 You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth? Philippians 2:16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Treasury of Scripture And I went up by revelation, and communicated to 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. by. Acts 16:9,10 Acts 18:9 Acts 23:11 communicated. Galatians 2:9 See on ch. Galatians 1:16 Acts 15:4,12 1 Corinthians 1:23 privately. Galatians 2:6,9 Ecclesiastes 10:1 Acts 5:34 I should. Matthew 10:16 1 Corinthians 9:26 Philippians 2:16 |