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Galatians 2:12

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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.

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In context

The verses immediately either side, within Galatians 2.

Before

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

Galatians 2:12

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.

After

13And the rest of the Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy.

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