Galatians 2:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: ”

Galatians 2:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But neither Titus, who was with me - Paul introduces this case of Titus undoubtedly to show that circumcision was not necessary for salvation. It was a case just in point. He had gone up to Jerus...
Galatians 2:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A crucial negotiation on equal terms with the Jerusalem leaders, fourteen years later possibly reckoned from Paul's conversion; more naturally from his first interview with Peter. (The point is impor...
Galatians 2:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

neither nut even. Gr oude . with . Greek. sun . App-104. being . (though) being.
Galatians 2:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. But neither Titus. This is an additional argument to prove that the Apostles held the same views with himself; for he had brought to them an uncircumcised man, whom they did not hesitate t...
Galatians 2:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: But neither Titus, who was with me - The apostle proceeds to state that his account was so satisfactory to the apos...
Galatians 2:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But neither Titus—was compelled, &c.— This served as a plain evidence to the Galatians, that the circumcising of the convert Gentiles was no part of the gospel which he laid before these men of...
Galatians 2:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: But. So far were they from regarding me as running in vain, that 'not even Titus who was with me, though he...
Galatians 2:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

His Authority recognised by the Apostles at Jerusalem and maintained in his Conflict with St. Peter 1-10. It was not until upon the occasion of a subsequent visit to Jerusalem fourteen years later...
Galatians 2:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

II. (1-10) The argument proceeds, still taking the shape of vivid personal retrospect: — The next visit at which I had any communication with the elder Apostles was after an interval of fourteen y...
Galatians 2:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 7 PAUL AND THE FALSE BRETHREN. Galatians 2:1-5 "FOURTEEN years" had elapsed since Paul left Jerusalem for Tarsus, and commenced his Gentile mission. During this long period-a full half...
Galatians 2:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Stand Firm for Truth Galatians 2:1-10 The great controversy in Paul's career was over the initial rite of Judaism. It would have been comparatively calm, if he had been willing to admit that Ch...
Galatians 2:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having dealt with the divine origin of his teaching, the apostle now proceeded to show that his teaching was confirmed by the conference he had with the elders at Jerusalem fourteen years after his c...
Galatians 2:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. (2) And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among...
Galatians 2:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek ,.... There was such an agreement between the apostle, and his fellow apostles at Jerusalem, even about this article of the necessity of circumcisio...
Galatians 2:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: Ver. 3. Was compelled to be circumcised ] i.e. I would not yield he should be; lest I should seem to countena...
Galatians 2:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But neither Titus , &c. As if he had said, That the apostles, to whom I communicated the doctrine which I preach, acknowledged it to be the true gospel of Christ, is evident from this, that not...
Galatians 2:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE JERUSALEM CONFERENCE Not until fourteen years later was there any consultation between Paul and the apostles generally. On this occasion (of which Acts 15:1-41 gives the history) Paul went w...
Galatians 2:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Journey to Jerusalem; Paul's Decision and Fidelity. A. D. 56. 1 Then fourteen years aft...
Galatians 2:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The apostle brings this as an instance of the apostles at Jerusalem agreeing with him in his doctrine, as to the non-necessity of circumcision; for though Titus was with him, who was a native Gentile...
Galatians 2:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘But not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.' ‘With me.' Titus was there as a companion of Paul and Barnabas. (‘With me does not necessarily exclude Barna...
Galatians 2:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 2:1 . Then fourteen years after. —From Paul’s conversion inclusive. I went again to Jerusalem. —The same visit referred to in Acts 15 , when the counci...
Galatians 2:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 2:1-2 . Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. And I went up by revelation,- He was sent by the church at Antioch, but the ch...
Galatians 2:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 2:1 . Then fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem, and took Titus, his fellow-labourer. Luke adds, “and others also.” Acts 15:2 . We may gather from this, that Luke was of t...
Galatians 2:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

But neither Titus, who was with me. But neither Titus 1. This incident is introduced by way of evidence, not by way of apology. 2. The circumcision of Titus is inconsistent with individual e...
Galatians 2:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION In the preceding chapter, St. Paul has been concerned to make clear the position that neither the gospel which he preached nor the commission which he held was derived from the older...
Galatians 2:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Further Confirmation of Paul's Apostleship. Paul refuses to yield to false brethren:
Galatians 2:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:20 ; 1 Corinthians 9:21 ; Acts 15:24 ; Acts 16:3 ; Galatians 5:2-6
Galatians 2:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But neither was Titus who was with me — When I conversed with them. Compelled to be circumcised — A clear proof that none of the apostles insisted on the circumcising gentile believers. The sense i...

Galatians 2:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Galatians 2:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Galatians 2:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Galatians 2:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Galatians 2:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Galatians 2:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Galatians 2:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 2:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Galatians 2:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Galatians 2:3 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 2:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 2:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Galatians 2:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Galatians 2:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Galatians 2:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 2:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes