The rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy; so much that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Dissembled likewise with him (συνυπεκριθησαν αυτω κα). First aorist passive indicative of the double compound verb συνυποκρινομα, …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the other Jews. That is, those who had been converted to Christianity. It is probable that they were induced to do this by Peter's exa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The other Jews...i.e. converts from Judaism, as distinct from Gentile converts, in the Church at Antioch.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Unfortunately, conduct such as Peter’s is not inconsequential, neither in his day nor now, for he was a pillar apostle. Thus one is not surprised t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him
Not the men that came from James, for they never acted otherwise, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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