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A Stand for the Gospel
Commentators explain that Paul's refusal to have Titus circumcised was not about a minor ritual. It was a crucial stand for the 'truth of the gospel.' False teachers were demanding circumcision as necessary for salvation, which would have added works to grace. By resisting this compulsion, Paul defended the core Christian belief that salvation is by faith in Christ alone, without the requirements of the Mosaic Law.
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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
But neither Titus, who was with me. Paul introduces this case of Titus undoubtedly to show that circumcision was not necessary for salvati…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 2:3
Being a Greek (Hελλην ων). Concessive participle, though he was a Greek.
Was compelled to be circumcised (…
Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
But neither Titus . . .—This and the two following verses are parenthetical. The result of the private conference with the Judaic …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 2:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
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 s…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 2:3
In the context of relating his contacts with the apostolic leaders at Jerusalem Paul now introduces an instance in which he claims to have defended…
John Calvin
On Galatians 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
But neither Titus. This is an additional argument to prove that the Apostles held the same views as he did; for he had brought to them an …
John Gill
On Galatians 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek
There was such an agreement between the apostle, and his fellow ap…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 2:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Observe the apostle's faithfulness in giving a full account of the doctrine he had preached among the Gentiles and was still resolved to preach���t…