“But 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:”
As for those reputed to be important — whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not judge by external appearance — those acknowledged as leaders, James, Peter and John, are relativized by Paul's insistence that God's judgment transcends human reputation, establishing that apostolic rank does not determine theological truth.
Church Fathers on Galatians 2:6
“But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it makes no matter to me, God accepts no man's person.)” Here he not only does not defend the Apostles, but even presses hard upon those holy men, for the benefit of the weak. His meaning is this: although they permit circumcision, they shall render an account to God, for God will not accept their persons, because they are great and in station. But he does not speak so plainly, but with caution. He says…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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