Galatians 2:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he drew back and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} before{G4253} that certain{G5100} came{G2064}{(G5629)} from{G575} James{G2385}, he did eat{G4906}{(G5707)} with{G3326} the Gentiles{G1484}: but{G1161} when{G3753} they were come{G2064}{(G5627)}, he withdrew{G5288}{(G5707)} and{G2532} separated{G873}{(G5707)} himself{G1438}, fearing{G5399}{(G5740)} them which were of{G1537} the circumcision{G4061}.
KJV with Strongs
(12) For prior to the coming of certain men of Yaakov, he used to eat with Gentile-peoples but when they came he avoided and separated himself in fear of those from the circumcision.
The F.O.G
[12] Initially, he had no problem eating with Gentile believers. But when certain folks connected to James arrived, he started withdrawing and separating himself, afraid of criticism from those who insisted Gentiles must follow Jewish customs.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for before the coming of certain from James, with the nations he was eating, and when they came, he was withdrawing and separating himself, fearing those of the circumcision,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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