Galatians, 2

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Paul recounts his confrontation with Peter over the issue of Gentile converts being compelled to follow Jewish customs. Paul argues that justification is by faith alone, not by works of the law.

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Justification by Faith

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 in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

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 gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,

16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.

18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.

19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.

20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

Commentary

Galatians 2 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and the freedom that comes from it. Paul is writing to the Galatians to remind them of the truth of the gospel and to warn them against the false teachings of the Judaizers. He begins by recounting his journey to Jerusalem to meet with the apostles and to discuss the gospel with them. He emphasizes that he was not seeking their approval, but rather was seeking to ensure that the gospel he was preaching was in line with the gospel that the apostles were preaching. Paul then goes on to explain that the gospel he was preaching was not based on works of the law, but rather on faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ and not through works of the law. He also explains that the law was given to show us our sin and to lead us to Christ, not to be a means of salvation. Paul then goes on to explain that he and the other apostles were in agreement on the gospel and that they were united in their mission to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. He also explains that the Judaizers were wrong in their teachings and that they were trying to add works of the law to the gospel. Finally, Paul emphasizes the importance of living in the freedom that comes from faith in Jesus Christ. He explains that we are no longer bound by the law, but rather are free to live in the grace of God. He also warns against trying to be justified by works of the law, as this will only lead to bondage. Galatians 2 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of faith in Jesus Christ and the freedom that comes from it.