Galatians 2:11

"They only asked us to remember the poor—which very thing I was also zealous to do."

Key Reflection

Paul acknowledges that his fellow believers had merely requested him to remember the plight of the poor, a duty he had zealously fulfilled. This highlights both their oversight and Paul's unwavering commitment to aiding those in need, illustrating the importance of consistent compassion in Christian practice.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. But when Peter was come to Antioch. On the situation of Antioch, See Barnes "Ac 11:19". The design for which Paul introduces this statement here is evident. It is to show that he regarded himself as on a level with the chief apostles, and that he did not acknowledge his inferiority to any of them. Peter was the eldest, and probably the most honoured of the apostles. Yet Paul says that he did not hesitate to resist him in a case where Peter was manifestly wrong, and thus showed that he was an apostle of the same standing as the others.

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