Galatians 2:11 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)11 But when Cephas came to Antioch [of Syria], I confronted him personally [about a matter] for which he deserved to be condemned. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition11 But when Cephas (Peter) came to Antioch, I protested and opposed him to his face [concerning his conduct there], for he was blameable and stood condemned. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was wrong. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version11 But when Cephas had arrived at Antioch, I stood against him to his face, because he was blameworthy. Ver Capítulo |
But, when I saw that they did not act in harmony with [the principles of] the truth of the Gospel [message], I said to Cephas in front of everyone, “If you, being a Jew, act like a Gentile [by showing such discrimination], how do you expect to persuade Gentiles to live like Jews [i.e., like Christian Jews who are taught to love all people]?”
So, from now on we will not regard any person by worldly standards, even though we [once] regarded Christ that way. But we will not regard Him [that way] anymore. [Note: Paul seems to be saying that before his conversion he viewed Christ on the basis of His family, His education, His position, etc., but since his conversion he does not view Him that way anymore].
Dearly loved ones, as I was very eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we share in common, I felt it necessary [instead] to write urging you to contend earnestly for the faith [i.e., the teaching of Christ] which was once and for all delivered [by the apostles, See verse 17] to the saints [i.e., God’s holy people].
Also, when they perceived that this [special] favor [of preaching to Gentiles] was granted to me, James, Cephas [i.e., Peter] and John, the highly regarded pillars [i.e., leaders of the church] extended to me and Barnabas their right hands [signifying an agreement] to share [in the preaching of the Gospel], with us going to the Gentiles and they going to the circumcised ones [i.e., Jews].