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Galatians 2

1 Then after the space of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1899 (ἔπειτα) — thereafter
  • fourteen G1180 (δεκατέσσαρες) — ten and four, i.e. fourteen
  • years G2094 (ἔτος) — a year
  • after G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • I went up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
  • and took G4838 (συμπαραλαμβάνω) — to take along in company
  • Titus G5103 (Τίτος) — Titus, a Christian
  • with G4838 (συμπαραλαμβάνω) — to take along in company
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

2 And I went up by revelation; and I laid before them the gospel which I preach among the Gentiles but privately before them who were of repute, lest by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I went up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • revelation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • communicated G394 (ἀνατίθεμαι) — to set forth (for oneself), i.e propound
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I preach G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • privately G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • to them which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were of reputation G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • lest by any means G3381 (μήπως) — lest somehow
  • I should run G5143 (τρέχω) — which uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • had run G5143 (τρέχω) — which uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • vain G2756 (κενός) — empty (literally or figuratively)

3 But not even Titus who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • Titus G5103 (Τίτος) — Titus, a Christian
  • who was G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a Greek G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
  • was compelled G315 (ἀναγκάζω) — to necessitate
  • to be circumcised G4059 (περιτέμνω) — to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise

4 and that because of the false brethren privily brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And that G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • because of G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • false brethren G5569 (ψευδάδελφος) — a spurious brother, i.e. pretended associate
  • unawares brought in G3920 (παρείσακτος) — smuggled in
  • who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • came in privily G3922 (παρεισέρχομαι) — to come in alongside, i.e. supervene additionally or steathily
  • to spy out G2684 (κατασκοπέω) — to be a sentinel, i.e. to inspect insidiously
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • liberty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • liberty G1657 (ἐλευθερία) — freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • they might bring G2615 (καταδουλόω) — to enslave utterly
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • into bondage G2615 (καταδουλόω) — to enslave utterly
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

5 to whom we gave place in the way of subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we gave place G1502 (εἴκω) — properly, to be weak, i.e. yield
  • by subjection G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • by subjection G5292 (ὑποταγή) — subordination
  • no, not G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • for G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • an hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • of the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • might continue G1265 (διαμένω) — to stay constantly (in being or relation)
  • with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

6 But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man’s person)—they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • these who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seemed G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • somewhat G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • whatsoever G3697 (ὁποῖος) — of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent of quality)
  • G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
  • they were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • it maketh G1308 (διαφέρω) — to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by…
  • no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • matter G1308 (διαφέρω) — to bear through, i.e. (literally) transport; usually to bear apart, i.e. (objectively) to toss about (figuratively, report); subjectively, to "differ", or (by…
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • accepteth G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • man’s G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • person G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • they who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in conference added G4323 (προσανατίθημι) — to lay up in addition, i.e. (middle voice and figuratively) to impart or (by implication) to consult
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing

7 but contrariwise, when they saw that I had been intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, even as Peter with the gospel of the circumcision

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • contrariwise G5121 (τοὐναντίον) — on the contrary
  • when they saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • of the uncircumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
  • was committed unto me G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • of the circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
  • unto Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle

8 (for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wrought effectually G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • in Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the apostleship G651 (ἀποστολή) — commission, i.e. (specially) apostolate
  • of the circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
  • the same was mighty G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • in me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

9 and when they perceived the grace that was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • James G2385 (Ἰάκωβος) — Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Cephas G2786 (Κηφᾶς) — the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seemed G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • pillars G4769 (στῦλος) — a post ("style"), i.e. (figuratively) support
  • perceived G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • they gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
  • the right hands G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • of fellowship G2842 (κοινωνία) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the heathen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the heathen G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)

10 only they would that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we should remember G3421 (μνημονεύω) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse
  • the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G4704 (σπουδάζω) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was forward G4704 (σπουδάζω) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest
  • to do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I resisted him to the face, because he stood condemned.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • was come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Antioch G490 (Ἀντιόχεια) — Antiochia, a place in Syria
  • I withstood G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • to be blamed G2607 (καταγινώσκω) — to note against, i.e. find fault with

12 For before that certain came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they came, he drew back and separated himself, fearing them that were of the circumcision.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • James G2385 (Ἰάκωβος) — Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
  • he did eat G4906 (συνεσθίω) — to take food in company with
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • they were come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • he withdrew G5288 (ὑποστέλλω) — to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • separated G873 (ἀφορίζω) — to set off by boundary, i.e. (figuratively) limit, exclude, appoint, etc.
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • fearing G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • them which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)

13 And the rest of the Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that even Barnabas was carried away with their dissimulation.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the other G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
  • Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • dissembled G4942 (συνυποκρίνομαι) — to act hypocritically in concert with
  • likewise G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • with him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • insomuch that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • Barnabas G921 (Βαρνάβας) — son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was carried away with G4879 (συναπάγω) — to take off together, i.e. transport with (seduce, passively, yield)
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • dissimulation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dissimulation G5272 (ὑπόκρισις) — acting under a feigned part, i.e. (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy")
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Cephas before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest as do the Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, how compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they walked G3716 (ὀρθοποδέω) — to be straight-footed, i.e. (figuratively) to go directly forward
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • uprightly G3716 (ὀρθοποδέω) — to be straight-footed, i.e. (figuratively) to go directly forward
  • according to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • of the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • I said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • being G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
  • a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • livest G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • after the manner of Gentiles G1483 (ἐθνικῶς) — as a Gentile
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as do the Jews G2452 (Ἰουδαϊκῶς) — Judaïcally or in a manner resembling a Judæan
  • why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • compellest thou G315 (ἀναγκάζω) — to necessitate
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • to live as do the Jews G2450 (Ἰουδαΐζω) — to become a Judæan, i.e. "Judaize"

15 We being Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • We G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • by nature G5449 (φύσις) — growth (by germination or expansion), i.e. (by implication) natural production (lineal descent); by extension, a genus or sort; figuratively, native dispositi…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)

16 yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • is G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • but G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we might be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • for by G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • shall G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent

17 But if, while we sought to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ a minister of sin? God forbid.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • while we seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • to be justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • we ourselves G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • are found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • therefore G687 (ἆρα)
  • the minister G1249 (διάκονος) — an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deacone…
  • of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

18 For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • I build G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • the things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I destroyed G2647 (καταλύω) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare ) to halt for the night
  • I make G4921 (συνιστάω) — to set together, i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute
  • myself G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case
  • a transgressor G3848 (παραβάτης) — a violator

19 For I through the law died unto the law, that I might live unto God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • am dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
  • to the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • I might live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I am crucified with G4957 (συσταυρόω) — to impale in company with (literally or figuratively)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • nevertheless G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • yet not G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the life which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • of the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • gave G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

21 I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I do G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • frustrate G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate
  • the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • then G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • is dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
  • in vain G1432 (δωρεάν) — gratuitously (literally or figuratively)