Galatians 2:12

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.

Cross-reference

Galatians 2:14 Historical context

Galatians 2:14 records Paul's rebuke of Peter for this hypocrisy — the immediate consequence of his withdrawal.

Galatians 2:18 argues that rebuilding what was torn down makes one a transgressor — a logical extension of Peter's reestablishing separation.

Ephesians 2:15 states Christ abolished the law of commandments—contrasting with Peter's fear of the law-observant party here.

Proverbs 29:25 warns that fear of man brings a snare—exactly what drove Peter's withdrawal here.

Isaiah 65:5 Parallel

Isaiah 65:5 depicts those who say 'keep away, I am holier'—mirroring Peter's self-separating attitude here.

In Matthew 26:69-75, Peter denies Jesus out of fear — the same pattern of fear-driven denial repeated here with the circumcision party.

Luke 15:2 Contrast

Luke 15:2 shows Jesus eating with sinners—the opposite of Peter avoiding Gentiles; Jesus welcomed, Peter withdrew.

Acts 10:28 Contrast

Acts 10:28 records Peter's own words that God showed him not to call anyone unclean—directly contradicting his later separation from Gentiles here.

Acts 11:3 Historical context

Acts 11:3 has the Jerusalem church criticizing Peter for eating with uncircumcised men—the exact accusation behind his fear in Galatians.

John 7:13 Parallel

John 7:13 describes fear of Jews causing silence — exactly the fear that made Peter withdraw from Gentiles here.

Acts 21:24 Parallel

Acts 21:24 shows Paul participating in a purification ritual to appease Jewish believers — a parallel to Peter's yielding to pressure in Galatians.

1 Corinthians 5:11 commands separation from immoral believers — a contrast to Peter's wrongful separation from Gentile believers out of fear.

1 Corinthians 9:21 shows Paul's principle of adapting to win Gentiles — contrasting with Peter's withdrawal that undermined gospel freedom.

Acts 15:1 Historical context

Acts 15:1 shows the same circumcision party teaching that Gentiles must be circumcised — the pressure that caused Peter to withdraw.

Acts 11:2 Historical context

In Acts 11:2, the same 'circumcision party' criticized Peter for eating with Gentiles — the very pressure that later caused his withdrawal in Galatians.

Acts 10:15 Contrast

Acts 10:28 records Peter's revelation that Gentiles are clean — directly contrasting his later separation from them here.

Colossians 2:16 warns against letting others judge you on food and drink — the very principle Peter violated by separating from Gentiles out of fear.

Ephesians 2:19-22 describes Gentiles as fellow citizens and members of God's household—the very inclusion Peter's separation denied.

Acts 21:18–25 Historical context

Acts 21:18-25 describes Jewish believers zealous for the law pressuring Paul, showing the same tension Peter faced over Gentile association.

Acts 15:13 Historical context

Acts 15:13 records James speaking at the Jerusalem council — the same James whose emissaries triggered Peter's fear. Shows later resolution.

Isaiah 57:11 rebukes fearing humans and lying — the same fear that drove Peter's hypocritical withdrawal here.

Romans 14:2 Parallel

Romans 14:2 addresses disputes over eating between strong and weak believers — a similar tension to Peter's withdrawal from Gentile table fellowship.

Ecclesiastes 10:1 shows how a little folly spoils wisdom — Peter's small compromise here similarly undermined his integrity.

In 1 Samuel 21:2, David lies to the priest from fear — a parallel of a godly man acting hypocritically under pressure.

In Genesis 20:2, Abraham again deceives about Sarah from fear — another instance of fear-driven deception like Peter's.

Ephesians 3:6 declares Gentiles fellow heirs and partakers of the promise—reinforcing the truth Peter compromised.

In Genesis 12:13, Abraham lies about Sarah out of fear for his life — a parallel example of a patriarch compromising under fear.