Division of Labour in the Church Is
Galatians 2:9
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me…


I.  Expedient — it prevents collision — economises labour.

II.  Advantageous — it provokes emulation — develops effort — accomplishes more.

III.  Necessary — there is room — and need for all.

(J. Lyth.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

WEB: and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision.




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