Galatians 2:4

but only because of false brothers, who were brought in unknowingly. They entered secretly to spy on our liberty, which we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might reduce us to servitude.

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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 even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Gentile, was not compelled to be circumcised,

5We did not yield to them in subjection, even for an hour, in order that the truth of the Gospel would remain with you,

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Cross References

Luke 5:38Instead, the new wine is put into new wineskins, and both are preserved.

Acts 15:1And certain ones, descending from Judea, were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

Acts 20:30And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them.

2 Corinthians 3:17Now the Spirit is Lord. And wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2 Corinthians 11:17What I am saying is not said according to God, but as if in foolishness, in this matter of glorying.

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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