Galatians 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:12 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separate..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:12 — KJV
“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.”
— Galatians 2:12 (KJV)
Galatians 2:12 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 2:12
“Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:12: before, came, eat
“Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:12: before, came, come
“But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:12: before, certain, eat
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:12: came, eat, come
“And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. trembled...: Heb. trembled with a great trembling greatly taken: Heb. hunted”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:12: before, came, eat
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