Galatians 2:12
For before certain ones came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was blamed.
Cross References
Matthew 26:69And Peter was sitting without, in the court. And a damsel came to him, saying: Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilaean.
Luke 15:2And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying: This man receives sinners, and eats with them.
Acts 11:2And when Peter went up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
Galatians 2:9and having learned the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas right hands of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision;
Ephesians 2:19So then ye are no longer strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Matthew Henry on Galatians 2:12-21
Peter Reproved by Paul. ( a. d. 56.) 11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 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. 13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. 14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the… Read the whole commentary →