Galatians 2:13

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

Cross-references

In Galatians 2:1, Barnabas accompanies Paul to Jerusalem, making his later hypocrisy against Paul's gospel more tragic.

Galatians 2:14 records Paul's public rebuke of Peter, directly following and exposing the hypocrisy described here.

Ecclesiastes 10:1 shows a little folly outweighs wisdom — directly illustrating how Peter's small hypocrisy ruined his testimony.

1 Corinthians 5:6 warns that a little leaven leavens the whole lump — exactly how the hypocrisy spread from Peter to Barnabas and the rest.

1 Corinthians 15:33 warns that bad company corrupts good morals, directly illustrating how Barnabas was led astray by others' hypocrisy.

Acts 4:36 Contrast

Acts 4:36 portrays Barnabas as a generous encourager, contrasting sharply with his later hypocritical withdrawal here.

Acts 9:27 Contrast

In Acts 9:27, Barnabas courageously vouches for Paul; here he cowardly caves to peer pressure—a stark contrast.

Acts 10:15 Contrast

Acts 10:15 declares all foods clean, yet Peter's withdrawal here contradicts that divine revelation—a direct contrast.

Acts 15:1 Historical context

Acts 15:1 describes the same controversy—men insisting on circumcision—that caused Peter's fearful hypocrisy here.

In Genesis 12:11-13, Abraham deceives Pharaoh about Sarah out of fear — a pattern of hypocrisy similar to Peter's actions here.

In Genesis 26:7, Isaac lies about Rebekah out of fear, mirroring the hypocritical fear-driven behavior in Galatians 2:13.

John 7:13 Parallel

In John 7:13, fear of the Jews silences people; here, similar fear of the circumcision party drives Peter's hypocrisy.

Acts 13:1 Contrast

Acts 13:1 lists Barnabas among respected church leaders, highlighting the irony of his later hypocrisy in this verse.