Galatians 2:11 web — But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned.

World English Bible

"But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned."

— Galatians 2:11, World English Bible

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Galatians 2 — Context

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(for he who appointed Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision appointed me also to the Gentiles);

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and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision.

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They only asked us to remember the poor--which very thing I was also zealous to do.

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But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned.

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For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he drew back and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

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

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But when I saw that they didn't walk uprightly according to the truth of the Good News, I said to Peter before them all, "If you, being a Jew, live as the Gentiles do, and not as the Jews do, why do you compel the Gentiles to live as the Jews do?

Galatians 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 2:11 say?
Galatians 2:11 in the World English Bible reads: “But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned.”
Where is Galatians 2:11 in the Bible?
Galatians 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 2:11.
What translation should I read Galatians 2:11 in?
Galatians 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 2:11?
Galatians 2:11 reads (WEB): “But when Peter came to Antioch, I resisted him to his face, because he stood condemned.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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