“But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;”
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been to the Jews. — the apostolic recognition ('epiginōskō') of distinct missional spheres establishes the legitimacy of Paul's Gentile mission and gospel as coordinate with Peter's Jewish ministry; both are equally authorized.
Church Fathers on Galatians 2:7
“But contrariwise.” Some hold his meaning to be, not only that the Apostles did not instruct him, but that they were instructed by him. But I would not say this, for what could they, each of whom was himself perfectly instructed, have learned from him? He does not therefore intend this by the expression, “contrariwise,” but that so far were they from blaming, that they praised him: for praise is the contrary of blame. Some would probably here reply: Why did not the Apostles,…
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