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I took Titus along also. <a href="/nlt/galatians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas; and Titus came along, too. <a href="/esv/galatians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. <a href="/bsb/galatians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. <a href="/blb/galatians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, having taken with me Titus also. <a href="/kjv/galatians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. <a href="/nkjv/galatians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me. <a href="/nasb_/galatians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/nasb/galatians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/nasb77/galatians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/lsb/galatians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/amp/galatians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then after a period of fourteen years I again went up to Jerusalem, [this time] with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/csb/galatians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/hcsb/galatians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then after 14 years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/asv/galatians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then after the space of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <a href="/cev/galatians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Fourteen years later I went to Jerusalem with Barnabas. I also took along Titus. <a href="/erv/galatians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then after the space of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <a href="/gwt/galatians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then 14 years later I went to Jerusalem again with Barnabas. I also took Titus along. <a href="/gnt/galatians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. <a href="/isv/galatians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then fourteen years later, I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus with me. <a href="/msb/galatians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. <a href="/net/galatians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too. <a href="/nheb/galatians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then after a period of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <a href="/wbt/galatians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then fourteen years after I went again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. <a href="/wey/galatians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Later still, after an interval of fourteen years, I again went up to Jerusalem in company with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <a href="/web/galatians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Then after a period of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/galatians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then after fourteen years again I went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, having also taken Titus with me; <a href="/blb/galatians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, having taken with me Titus also. <a href="/ylt/galatians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then, after fourteen years again I went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, having taken with me also Titus; <a href="/slt/galatians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then after fourteen years, again went I up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, having taken together Titus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/galatians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <a href="/cpdv/galatians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Next, after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, taking with me Barnabas and Titus. <a href="/nabre/galatians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Then after fourteen years I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. <a href="/nrsvce/galatians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/galatians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THEN, fourteen years later, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But again, after 14 years, I went up to Jerusalem with BarNaba, and I brought Titus with me.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/galatians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then, fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and I took Titus also with me. <a href="/godbey/galatians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then after fourteen years, I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking also Titus with me; <a href="/haweis/galatians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> FOURTEEN years afterwards I again went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also along with us. <a href="/mace/galatians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem, with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me: <a href="/wey/galatians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Later still, after an interval of fourteen years, I again went up to Jerusalem in company with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. <a href="/worrell/galatians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then, fourteen years later, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking with me Titus also. <a href="/worsley/galatians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me. <a href="/parallel/galatians/2-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=195" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/galatians/2.htm">The Council at Jerusalem</a> 1<a href="/greek/1180.htm" title="1180: dekatessarōn (Adj-GNP) -- Fourteen. From deka and tessares; ten and four, i.e. Fourteen.">Fourteen</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etōn (N-GNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years</a> <a href="/greek/1899.htm" title="1899: Epeita (Adv) -- Then, thereafter, afterwards. From epi and eita; thereafter."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">later</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebēn (V-AIA-1S) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">I went up</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">accompanied by</a> <a href="/greek/921.htm" title="921: Barnaba (N-GMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas.</a> <a href="/greek/4838.htm" title="4838: symparalabōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To take along as a companion. From sun and paralambano; to take along in company.">I took</a> <a href="/greek/5103.htm" title="5103: Titon (N-AMS) -- Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.">Titus along</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also.</a> 2I 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1-2</a> Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / 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. <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">Acts 11:27-30</a> In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. / One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.) / So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. ... <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Acts 9:26-30</a> When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. / Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. / So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. ... <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26-28</a> From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. / When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. / And they spent a long time there with the disciples. <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Acts 15:4-29</a> On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them. / But some believers from the party of the Pharisees stood up and declared, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses.” / So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/12-2.htm">2 Corinthians 12:2</a> I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Acts 18:22-23</a> When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch. / After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17-19</a> When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully. / The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present. / Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a> Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17-21</a> Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ... <a href="/acts/26-19.htm">Acts 26:19-20</a> So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. / First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">2 Corinthians 11:5</a> I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.” <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23</a> Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">2 Corinthians 12:11</a> I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.fourteen.<a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Galatians 1:18</a> Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.I went.<a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Acts 15:2-4</a> When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question… Barnabas.<a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Galatians 2:13</a> And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.<a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36,37</a> And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, … <a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Acts 11:25,30</a> Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: … Titus.<a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Galatians 2:3</a> But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:<a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16,23</a> But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you… <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a> To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Company</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-2.htm">Fourteen</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Interval</a> <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/galatians/1-21.htm">Later</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">Period</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Space</a> <a href="/galatians/1-23.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Titus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Company</a> <a href="/genesis/31-41.htm">Fourteen</a> <a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Interval</a> <a href="/galatians/4-25.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">Later</a> <a href="/galatians/4-2.htm">Period</a> <a href="/james/5-17.htm">Space</a> <a href="/galatians/4-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Titus</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 2</div>1. <a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">He shows when he went up again to Jerusalem, and for what purpose;</a> 3. <a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">and that Titus was not circumcised;</a> 11. <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">and that he resisted Peter, and told him the reason;</a> 14. <a href="/galatians/2-14.htm">why he and others, being Jews, believe in Christ to be justified by faith, and not by works;</a> 20. <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">and that they live not in sin, who are so justified.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/galatians/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/galatians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/galatians/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Fourteen years later This phrase indicates a significant period since Paul's previous visit to Jerusalem, as mentioned in <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Galatians 1:18</a>. The fourteen years likely refer to the time after his conversion, emphasizing the long duration of his independent ministry. This time frame highlights Paul's development and the establishment of his apostolic authority, independent of the original apostles.I went up again to Jerusalem Jerusalem was the center of early Christianity and the location of the original apostles. Paul's return to Jerusalem signifies a pivotal moment in his ministry, possibly related to the Jerusalem Council described in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>, where issues of Gentile conversion and adherence to Jewish law were addressed. This visit underscores the importance of unity and doctrinal clarity within the early Church.accompanied by Barnabas Barnabas, a respected leader in the early Church, was known for his role in encouraging and supporting Paul (<a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a>). His presence with Paul in Jerusalem adds credibility to Paul's mission and message. Barnabas was a bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers, reflecting the inclusive nature of the Gospel.I took Titus along also Titus, a Greek and uncircumcised believer, represents the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith without the need for adherence to Jewish ceremonial law. His presence at this meeting in Jerusalem serves as a living testimony to the acceptance of Gentiles, aligning with Paul's message of justification by faith alone. Titus's role in this context is crucial for understanding the early Church's struggle with legalism and the affirmation of the Gospel's universality.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is recounting his journey to Jerusalem. He is a central figure in the New Testament, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> A fellow missionary and companion of Paul. Known for his role in the early church and his encouragement to believers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A Greek believer and companion of Paul. He is significant as a test case for the acceptance of Gentiles into the Christian faith without circumcision. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the early church was centered and where significant decisions regarding the inclusion of Gentiles were made. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fourteen_years_later.htm">Fourteen Years Later</a> This time reference indicates a significant period since Paul's conversion and his previous visit to Jerusalem, highlighting the ongoing development of his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship_and_accountability.htm">The Importance of Fellowship and Accountability</a> Paul’s journey to Jerusalem with Barnabas and Titus underscores the value of fellowship and accountability among believers. It highlights the importance of seeking counsel and unity in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity in the Gospel</a> The inclusion of Titus, a Gentile, signifies the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles. This teaches us about the universal nature of the Gospel and the importance of inclusivity in our faith communities. <a href="/topical/p/patience_and_timing_in_ministry.htm">Patience and Timing in Ministry</a> The mention of "fourteen years later" reminds us that God’s timing is perfect. Ministry and spiritual growth often require patience and perseverance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_resolving_doctrinal_issues.htm">The Role of Leadership in Resolving Doctrinal Issues</a> Paul’s visit to Jerusalem to discuss doctrinal issues with church leaders highlights the role of leadership in maintaining doctrinal purity and unity within the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_galatians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Galatians 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_apostolic_tradition.htm">What was the significance of the Church at Antioch?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_acts_15's_historicity.htm">Acts 15:1 – How can we verify the historicity of this Jerusalem Council when non-biblical sources are silent on such a pivotal event? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_paul_and_peter_have_distinct_missions.htm">Galatians 2:7 – Why does Paul assert distinct missions for himself and Peter when Acts describes overlapping evangelistic activities, creating a potential contradiction? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_galatians.htm">Who is the author of Galatians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>II.(1-10) The argument proceeds, still taking the shape of vivid personal retrospect:--The next visit at which I had any communication with the elder Apostles was after an interval of fourteen years. That, too, only served to bring out at once the independence and the soundness of my teaching. I spoke on the subject freely to the whole Church, and besides I had private conferences with the leaders; but no alteration was made either in my teaching or in my practice. One crucial instance was that of Titus, my companion, who, Gentile as he was, was not compelled to be circumcised, though his circumcision was urged upon me, not by the free motion of the Apostles themselves, but to silence the malicious rumours set on foot by certain Judaising spies who had found their way into our midst. To these Barnabas and I did not give way for a moment. And the upshot of the matter was that my mission was fully recognised by the leading Apostles, and that we agreed to go different ways--they to the Jews, we to the Gentiles--with the one condition, which I needed no prompting to accept, that we should not forget the poor.Thoughts and arguments crowd in upon the Apostle with great vehemence. His amanuensis cannot take them down fast enough. Sentences are begun and not rightly ended, and much of the sense is left to be supplied by conjecture. The general drift of the passage is sufficiently plain, but there is much uncertainty about the details. This will appear in the Notes which follow.(1) Fourteen years after.--From what date is this fourteen years to be reckoned? The phrase "I went up again" seems to be decisive in favour of reckoning it from the visit to Jerusalem just mentioned. We should therefore have to add the three years of <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm" title="Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and stayed with him fifteen days.">Galatians 1:18</a>, in order to reach the date of the Apostle's conversion The relation of the present narrative to that in the Acts will be more fully discussed in an excursus. (See Excursus A: On the Visits of St. Paul to Jerusalem.)In the meantime, it may be assumed that there appear to be sufficient reasons for identifying the visit to Jerusalem here described with that recorded in Acts 15, commonly known as the Council of Jerusalem, which is placed by the best chronologists about A.D. 50 or 51.And took Titus with me also.--In the corresponding passage (<a href="/acts/15-2.htm" title="When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.">Acts 15:2</a>) we are told that "certain others" were sent with Paul and Barnabas. St. Paul mentions especially Titus because of the part which he subsequently played in the history of the Council, and because of the importance of this for his present argument. <a href="/commentaries/galatians/2-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Fourteen δεκατεσσάρων (dekatessarōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1180.htm">Strong's 1180: </a> Fourteen. From deka and tessares; ten and four, i.e. Fourteen. years ἐτῶν (etōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. later διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. I went up ἀνέβην (anebēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. again πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem, Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma accompanied by μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Barnabas. Βαρνάβα (Barnaba) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. I took συμπαραλαβὼν (symparalabōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4838.htm">Strong's 4838: </a> To take along as a companion. From sun and paralambano; to take along in company. Titus {along} Τίτον (Titon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. also. καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">NT Letters: Galatians 2:1 Then after a period of fourteen years (Gal. 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