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Galatians 2:4

And that because of the false brothers let in secretly, who came searching out our free condition which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might make servants of us;

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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

3But not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was made to undergo circumcision:

5To whom we gave way not even for an hour; so that the true words of the good news might still be with you.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:45So that my way may be in a wide place: because my search has been for your orders.

Luke 5:38But new wine has to be put into new wine-skins.

Acts 15:1Now certain men came down from Judaea, teaching the brothers and saying that without circumcision, after the rule of Moses, there is no salvation.

Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them.

2 Corinthians 3:17Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free.

2 Corinthians 11:17What I am now saying is not by the order of the Lord, but as a foolish person, taking credit to myself, as it seems.

Matthew Henry on Galatians 2:2-11

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem; Paul's Decision and Fidelity. ( a. d. 56.) 1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. 2 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. 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: 4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought… Read the whole commentary →

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