Galatians 2:11

Translations

Modern

When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

Traditional

But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Literal

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he was standing condemned.

Latin

Cum autem venisset Cephas Antiochiam, in faciem ei restiti, quia reprehensibilis erat.

Original

Greek

English

When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

Notes

Galatians 2:11

When Cephas came to Antioch: Paul confronting Peter in the city of Antioch is not in the book of Acts, but it likely happened after Paul and Barnabas came back from their first journey to tell people about Jesus (Acts 14:26 –28). Paul probably wrote this letter soon after. (The apostle Paul often used the name Cephas when writing about Peter in his letters. Cephas is an Aramaic word that means "rock" or "stone." In Greek, this same name is Petros, which we know in English as "Peter.")
he stood condemned: Peter's actions did not match what he knew—that God accepts non-Jews through faith, not by following the law (see Acts 10–11).
Paul had to confront Peter directly. Paul wanted to protect the good news from being changed (Galatians 2:21). This meant publicly showing that Peter's public action was wrong (compare 1 Timothy 5:20).

Galatians 2:11–21

In Antioch, Peter and others went against their own beliefs and changed the good news about Jesus. This event is not mentioned in the book of Acts. Paul corrected Peter, showing that Paul's role as an apostle was independent of Jerusalem and true to the good news about Jesus.

Galatians 1:11–2:21

The Judaizers (people who insisted on following Jewish customs) came to Galatia. They preached that both faith and circumcision were necessary. They questioned Paul's authority as an apostle and tried to discredit his message. Paul defended his authority by showing that past events proved his message was the true good news.

Galatians 1:1–2:21

Some people were against Paul and questioned whether he was a true apostle. They did not believe he was honest and did not think he had the right to be a leader in the church. So Paul begins his letter by explaining that he really was an apostle with authority from God.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Simon Peter Circumcision in the New Testament Eating Together Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Love in the Community of Christ Righteousness by Faith

Related verses

1 Timothy 5:20
But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
Galatians 2:14
When I saw that they were not walking in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
Acts 15:1
Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
2 Corinthians 5:16
So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.
Galatians 2:7
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.
1 John 1:8–10
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
2 Corinthians 11:21–28
To my shame I concede that we were too weak for that! Speaking as a fool, however, I can match what anyone else dares to boast about.
Galatians 2:9
And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
Acts 15:30–35
So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.
Matthew 16:23
But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Places

Antioch: A major city where the gospel spread to Gentiles

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Faith Letter to the Galatians Peter, First Letter of Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Paul and Peter's Controversy At Arguments in the Church Cowardice: Peter and Other Christians, at Antioch (Of Syria) Hypocrisy: Peter and Other Christians at Antioch Public Opinion: Concessions to Peter and Barnabas with Others Reproof: Paul

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