Gal 2:5 | TNotes | STEP | 2:5 we refused to give in to them for a single moment: Titus was not circumcised (2:3 ), and Paul did not require circumcision of Gentile Christians. • to preserve the truth: The false teaching would destroy the gospel message by adding other requirements and impeaching the effectiveness of Christ’s death and God’s grace (cp. 2:11-21 ).

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‏ Galatians 2:5

2:5 ^a we refused to give in to them for a single moment: Titus was not circumcised (2:3 ^b), and Paul did not require circumcision of Gentile Christians.

• to preserve the truth: The false teaching would destroy the gospel message by adding other requirements and impeaching the effectiveness of Christ’s death and God’s grace (cp. 2:11-21 ^c).