Lux Domini
For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

What does Galatians 2:12 mean?

Notwithstanding Peter's character, yet, when Paul saw him acting so as to hurt the truth of the gospel and the peace of the church, he was not afraid to reprove him.

Key themes

HopeAnxiety and fearPeaceGraceJustification

Read with

Keep this verse inside Galatians 2:10-14 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

James Person

(1. ) The son of Zebedee and Salome; an elder brother of John the apostle. He was one of the twelve. He was by trade a fisherman, in partnership with Peter ( Matt. 20:20 ; 27:56 ).