갈라디아서 2:3-9 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:5

To whom we gave place by subjection - So fully satisfied was he with his Divine call, and that he had in preaching among the Gentiles acted in strict conformity to it, that he did not submit in the least to the opinion of those Judaizing teachers; and therefore he continued to insist on the exemption of the Gentiles from the necessity of submitting to Jewish rites; that the truth of the Gospel - this grand doctrine, that the Gentiles are admitted by the Gospel of Christ to be fellow-heirs... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:6

Those who seemed to be somewhat - Των δοκουντων ειναι τι· Those who were of acknowledged reputation; so the words should be understood, see Galatians 2:2 . The verb δοκειν , to seem, is repeatedly used by the best Greek writers, not to call the sense in question, or to lessen it, but to deepen and extend it. See the note on Luke 8:18 . Perhaps this verse had best be translated thus, connecting διαφερει with απο των δοκουντων· But there is no difference between those who were of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:7

But contrariwise - They were so far from wishing me to alter my plan, or to introduce any thing new in my doctrine to the Gentiles, that they saw plainly that my doctrine was the same as their own, coming immediately from the same source; and therefore gave to me and to Barnabas the right hand of fellowship. The Gospel of the uncircumcision - They saw, to their utmost satisfaction, that I was as expressly sent by God to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles, as Peter was to preach it to the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:8

For he that wrought effectually - Ὁ ενεργησας Πετρῳ, ενηργησε και εμοι· He who wrought powerfully with Peter, wrought powerfully also with me. He gave us both those talents which were suited to our work, and equal success in our different departments. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:9

James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars - Οἱ δοκουντες στυλοι ειναι· Who were known to be very eminent, and acknowledged as chief men among the apostles. See the note on Luke 8:18 , for the meaning of the verb δοκειν , and see before on Galatians 2:6 ; (note). Among the Jews, persons of great eminence and importance are represented as pillars and foundations of the world. So Abraham is said to be העולם עמוד ammud heolam , "the pillar of the universe; for by him to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:3

Verse 3 3.But neither Titus. This is an additional argument to prove that the Apostles held the same views with himself; for he had brought to them an uncircumcised man, whom they did not hesitate to acknowledge as a brother. The reason is assigned why he was not circumcised; for circumcision, being a matter of indifference, might be neglected or practiced as edification required. Our invariable rule of action is, that, if “all things are lawful for us,” (1 Corinthians 10:23) we ought to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:4

Verse 4 4.And that because of false brethren. This may mean either that false brethren made it the subject of wicked accusation, and endeavored to compel him; or that Paul purposely did not circumcise him, because he saw that they would immediately make it an occasion of slander. They had insinuated themselves into Paul’s company with the hope of gaining one of two objects. Either he would treat with open scorn the ceremonial law, and then they would rouse the indignation of the Jews against... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:5

Verse 5 5. To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour. This steadiness was the seal of Paul’s doctrine. For when false brethren, who wished nothing more than a ground of accusation against him, exerted themselves to the utmost, and he stood firm, there could no longer be any room for doubt. It cannot now be insinuated that he deceived the apostles. He asserts that he did not for a moment give place to them by subjection, that is, by such a mode of yielding as would have implied... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:6

Verse 6 6.Of those who seemed to be somewhat. (42) Paul is not yet satisfied, without making the Galatians understand that he had learned nothing from Peter and the apostles. Hence Porphyry and Julian (43) accuse the holy man of pride, because he claims so much for himself that he cannot endure to learn anything from others; because he boasts of having become a teacher without any instruction or assistance; and because he labors so hard not to appear in an inferior character. But any one who... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:7

Verse 7 7.But, on the contrary. They immediately gave him the right hand of fellowship. (Galatians 2:9.) Consequently they gave their testimony to his doctrine, and without any exception; for they produced nothing on the other side, as is commonly done on debated points, but acknowledged that he held the same gospel in common with them, and was therefore entitled to the honors and rank of an associate. Now, one condition of this fellowship was, that they distributed the provinces among... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:7

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