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Selected Verse: Galatians 2:8 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Ga 2:8	King James	(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
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."

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

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."

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
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 Act 11:17. The same was mighty in me ... - In enabling me to work miracles, and in the success which attended the ministry.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

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 Act 11:17.

The same was mighty in me ... - In enabling me to work miracles, and in the success which attended the ministry.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
He that wrought effectually (ὁ ἐνεργήσας) See on Th1 2:13. Rev. omits effectually, but it is fairly implied in the verb. Comp. Co1 12:6; Phi 2:13; Col 1:29. The reference is to God, not to Christ. In Peter (Πέτρῳ) Better, for Peter. In Peter would be ἐν Πέτρῳ. Unto the apostleship (εἰς) Not merely with reference to the apostleship, but with the design of making him an apostle. Comp. Co2 2:12; Col 1:29. Observe how Paul puts himself on an equality with Peter. Unto the Gentiles (εἰς τὰ ἔθνη) To make me an apostle to the Gentiles.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

He that wrought effectually (ὁ ἐνεργήσας)

See on Th1 2:13. Rev. omits effectually, but it is fairly implied in the verb. Comp. Co1 12:6; Phi 2:13; Col 1:29. The reference is to God, not to Christ.

In Peter (Πέτρῳ)

Better, for Peter. In Peter would be ἐν Πέτρῳ.

Unto the apostleship (εἰς)

Not merely with reference to the apostleship, but with the design of making him an apostle. Comp. Co2 2:12; Col 1:29. Observe how Paul puts himself on an equality with Peter.

Unto the Gentiles (εἰς τὰ ἔθνη)

To make me an apostle to the Gentiles.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
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.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

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.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
For he that wrought effectually - Ὁ ενεργησας Πετρῳ, ενηργησε και εμοι· He who wrought powerfully with Peter, wrought powerfully also with me. He gave us both those talents which were suited to our work, and equal success in our different departments.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

For he that wrought effectually - Ὁ ενεργησας Πετρῳ, ενηργησε και εμοι· He who wrought powerfully with Peter, wrought powerfully also with me. He gave us both those talents which were suited to our work, and equal success in our different departments.

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