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Galatians 2:11

Galatians 2:11
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But when Peter was come to Antioch,.... The Alexandrian copy, and others, and the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, instead of "Peter", read "Cephas", who, by some ancient writers, is said…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But when Peter was come to Antioch - On the situation of Antioch, see the note at Act 11:19. The design for which Paul introduces this statement here is evident. It is to show that he regarded himself…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When Peter was come to Antioch - There has been a controversy whether Πετρος, Peter, here should not be read Κηφας, Kephas; and whether this Kephas was not a different person from Peter the apostle.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Galatians 2:11-21

I. From the account which Paul gives of what passed between him and the other apostles at Jerusalem, the Galatians might easily discern both the falseness of what his enemies had insinuated against…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Galatians 2:11-21

We learn from Act 15:22, foll. that when the Council broke up, certain members of the Apostolic company were sent to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, to convey to the Churches of Syria and Cilicia the…