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Galatians 2:4

But, [this was] because of the false brethren secretly introduced,—who, indeed, came in secretly to spy out our freedom, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised;—

5Unto whom, not even for an hour, gave we place by the [required] submission,—in order that, the truth of the glad-message, might still abide with you.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:45That I may walk to and fro in a large place, because, thy precepts, have I sought.

Luke 5:38But, new wine, into unused skins, must be poured.

Acts 15:1And, certain persons, coming down from Judea, began to teach the brethren—Except ye be circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 20:30and, from among your own selves, will arise men speaking distorted things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.

2 Corinthians 3:17And, the Lord, is, the Spirit: now, where the Spirit of one who is Lord [is, there is] freedom!

2 Corinthians 11:17What I am saying, not according to the Lord, am I saying, but as in foolishness,—in this my boastful confidence!

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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