Bible Commentary

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. 13. dissembled likewise with him ] Lit. practised like hypocrisy. They believed and professed that they might eat with the Gentiles, they acted as if it were unlawful to do so. Barnabas also ] or, ‘even Barnabas’, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:13”

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 12, 13. The decree of the Council of Jerusalem had virtually exempted Gentile converts from the observance of the Jewish ceremonial law (see Act 15:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:12”

But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 11. Peter ] In the Greek, ‘Cephas’, the Apostle Peter. The difficulty of accepting this narrative in its obvious sense, led some in early times to suggest that not the Apostle, but one of the seventy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:11”

Only [they would] that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do. 10. One reservation was made which was in accordance with my own earnest desire. the poor ] In the department of almsgiving no distinction was to be made. On two recorded occasions, St Paul conveyed alms from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:10”

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. 9. In the Greek the order is, ‘And when they perceived the grace … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:9”

(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles: ) 8. This verse is parenthetical. It expands and explains Gal 2:7. in Peter ] Rather, ‘ for Peter’ so ‘ for me’. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:8”

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter; 7. contrariwise ] See 2Co 2:6-7 ; 1Pe 3:9. In both these passages the word expresses the strongest possible contrast. It is used absolutely, ‘The very reverse was the case when … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:7”

But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person: ) for they who seemed [to be somewhat] in conference added nothing to me: 6. But of these ] Rather, “But from those”. The sentence would have run regularly “From those of reputation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:6”

To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. 5. To whom an hour ] In some early copies the negative seems to have been omitted. “We yielded by a temporary concession”. This would of course imply that Titus was circumcised. But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:5”

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: 4. and that, because ] Better, but only, because. The pressure would not have been put upon us, had it not been for false … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Galatians 2:4”