Gal 2:11 | MHM | STEP | Peter Reproved by Paul In this passage, Paul tells the Galatians about an important event that took place in Antioch. Paul had to correct Peter publicly because Peter’s actions were confusing and discouraging to Gentile believers. This event demonstrates that even respected leaders like Peter can make mistakes, and that the truth of the gospel must be protected. Paul uses this example to strongly teach that people are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the Jewish law. v. 11–13 : Paul explains that when Peter came to Antioch, he at first ate freely with Gentile Christians. But when some Jewish Christians arrived from Jerusalem, Peter became afraid of their opinions and stopped eating with the Gentiles. This caused other Jewish believers to follow Peter’s example, even Barnabas. Paul points out that this was hypocrisy and it hurt the Gentile believers ( But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed... And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation , Galatians 2:11

‏ Galatians 2:11

Peter Reproved by Paul

In this passage, Paul tells the Galatians about an important event that took place in Antioch. Paul had to correct Peter publicly because Peter’s actions were confusing and discouraging to Gentile believers. This event demonstrates that even respected leaders like Peter can make mistakes, and that the truth of the gospel must be protected. Paul uses this example to strongly teach that people are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the Jewish law.

v. 11–13: Paul explains that when Peter came to Antioch, he at first ate freely with Gentile Christians. But when some Jewish Christians arrived from Jerusalem, Peter became afraid of their opinions and stopped eating with the Gentiles. This caused other Jewish believers to follow Peter’s example, even Barnabas. Paul points out that this was hypocrisy and it hurt the Gentile believers (But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed... And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation, Galatians 2:11–13 ^a).