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Galatians 2:12

For before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles: but when they had come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

13And the other Jews joined him in insincerity; so that even Barnabas was carried away with their insincerity.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:69Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard: and a maid came to him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee.

Luke 15:2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receives sinners, and eats with them.

Acts 11:2And when Peter had come up to Jerusalem, those who were of the circumcision party criticized him,

Galatians 2:9And when James, Cephas, and John, who were reputed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship; that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.

Ephesians 2:19Now then, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members 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 →

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