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# who had a reputation as pillars
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A pillar is a post that supports a building. This is a metaphor meaning important leaders. Alternate translation: "who were known to be important leaders" or "who were known to be important leaders of the church" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# recognized the grace that had been given to me
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "recognized the grace that God had given to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# the grace that had been given to me
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The abstract noun "grace" can be translated with the phrase "be kind." Alternate translation: "that God had been kind to me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
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# gave ... the right hand of fellowship
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Grasping and shaking the right hand was a symbol of fellowship. Alternate translation: "welcomed ... as fellow workers" or "welcomed ... with honor" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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