How did Paul know to go up to Jerusalem in Galatians 2:2?
Paul went up to Jerusalem by revelation, according to Galatians 2:2. He communicated to the Jewish believers there the gospel he preached among the Gentiles, making it clear with no ambiguity. He did not speak in an unknown language but spoke in their language so there was no uncertainty.
Les explains that in Galatians 2:2 Paul went up to Jerusalem by revelation. He went up ahead of the Jewish believers there and communicated the gospel he preached among the Gentiles. Les points out that Paul did not speak in an unknown language but spoke in the language of the Jews at Jerusalem, so there was no ambiguity. Paul made it clear that the gospel he preached among the Gentiles was unique; Peter and the others had not preached it, and Peter's only ministry to Gentiles was the one-time case of Cornelius. Les emphasizes that this gospel—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day—is the only plan of salvation, the only gospel, and the only way.
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
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What does Paul mean in Galatians 2:2 when he says he went up to Jerusalem by revelation and communicated?
In Galatians 2:2 Paul says he went up to Jerusalem by revelation and communicated, meaning he made his message crystal clear.