Galatians 2:10 net — They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

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"They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do."

— Galatians 2:10, NET Bible

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Galatians 2 — Context

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On the contrary, when they saw that I was entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised just as Peter was entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised

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(for he who empowered Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised also empowered me for my apostleship to the Gentiles)

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and when James, Cephas, and John, who had a reputation as pillars, recognized the grace that had been given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we would go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

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They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

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Paul Rebukes Peter But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong.

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Until certain people came from James, he had been eating with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he stopped doing this and separated himself because he was afraid of those who were pro-circumcision.

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And the rest of the Jews also joined with him in this hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was led astray with them by their hypocrisy.

Galatians 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 2:10 say?
Galatians 2:10 in the NET Bible reads: “They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.”
Where is Galatians 2:10 in the Bible?
Galatians 2:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 2:10.
What translation should I read Galatians 2:10 in?
Galatians 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 2:10?
Galatians 2:10 reads (NET): “They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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