Galatians 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 6
Chapter Summary
1 He shows when he went up again to Jerusalem, and for what purpose. 14 Of justification by faith, and not by works.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Lays his gospel before the Jerusalem pillars and publicly opposes Peter at Antioch, arguing justification by faith, not works of Law
Entrusted with the gospel to the circumcision; ate with the nations at Antioch then withdrew in fear, and is rebuked by Paul to his face
Paul's companion to Jerusalem who receives the right hand of fellowship but is later carried away by the hypocrisy at Antioch
A Greek who travels with Paul and is not compelled to be circumcised, proving the gospel's freedom
One of the reputed pillars who gives Paul the right hand of fellowship; men from him later prompt Peter's withdrawal
A reputed pillar at Jerusalem who, with James and Cephas, extends the right hand of fellowship to Paul and Barnabas
Timeline
Fourteen years later, Paul goes to Jerusalem with Barnabas and Titus. He presents his gospel to the 'pillars' (James, Cephas, and John), who accept his mission to the nations without compelling Titus to be circumcised.
Galatians 2:1-10Paul publicly opposes Peter for hypocrisy when Peter stops eating with Gentiles out of fear of the circumcision group. Paul argues that justification comes through faith in Christ, not works of Law.
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