For before that certain came from James (προ του γαρ ελθειν τινας απο Ιακωβου). The reason (γαρ) for Paul's condemnation of Peter.…

For before that certain came. These were some of the Jews who had been converted to Christianity. They evidently observed the rites of the…

Certain came from James.—The expre ion used leaves it an open question whether the persons intended brought, or claimed t…

It must have been very painful for Paul to come into conflict with Peter, whom he greatly esteemed; yet, for the truth's sake, he showed no partial…

Here is the reason why Peter stood condemned. He was not simply making an honest mistake. The Peter who had received a vision prior to going to the…

For before that certain persons came. The state of the case is here set forth. For the sake of the Jews, Peter had withdrawn from the Gent…

For before that certain came from James
The Lord's brother, mentioned before with Cephas and John, who resided at Jerusalem, f…

Despite Peter's character, when Paul saw him acting in a way that harmed the truth of the gospel and the peace of the church, he was not afraid to …

The Apostle showed previously that he received nothing useful from the discu ion held with the apostles; now he shows that he benefited them.