Of those; the leading men referred to, verse Galatians 2:2.

Maketh no matter; their reputation did not affect his standing as an apostle, or the correctness of his preaching and conduct.

God accepteth no man's person; he does not approve of men because of their talents, reputation, rank, or condition.

Added nothing; to his authority as an apostle, or his doctrines as a minister of Christ. Men are prone, even in religion, to be governed by human opinions rather than by the word of God-to regard some man as master and head of the church, rather than Jesus Christ. But the great question should be, not what does this or that man think, but what do the Scriptures teach.

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