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Galatians 2:6

WEB

6But from those who were reputed to be important—whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn’t show partiality to manthey, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,

KJV

6But 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:

BSB

6But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism [+] those leaders added nothing to me.

FBV

6But those considered to be important didn't add anything[+] to what I said. (It doesn't concern me what kind of leaders they were, because God doesn't judge people the way we do.)

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Extra References

Galatians 2:2

2I went up by revelation, and I laid before them the Good News which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.


Acts 10:34

34Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;


Romans 2:11

11For there is no partiality with God.


2 Corinthians 12:11

11I have become foolish in boasting. You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for I am in no way inferior to the very best apostles, though I am nothing.


Galatians 6:3

3For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.


2 Corinthians 11:5

5For I reckon that I am not at all behind the very best apostles.


1 Peter 1:17

17If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,


Luke 20:21

21They asked him, “Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.


Hebrews 13:17

17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.


Mark 12:14

14When they had come, they asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don’t defer to anyone; for you aren’t partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?