Galatians 2:4

"But not even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised."

Key Reflection

Paul's statement about Titus highlights that salvation in Christ is not dependent on circumcision or ethnic identity. By including a Greek like Titus without requiring him to be circumcised, Paul underscores the inclusive nature of the gospel for all believers, regardless of their background.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 4. And that because of false brethren. Who these false brethren were is not certainly known; nor is it known whether he refers to those who were at Jerusalem, or to those who were at Antioch. It is probable that he refers to Judaizing Christians, or persons who claimed to be Christians and to have been converted from Judaism. Whether they were dissemblers and hypocrites, or whether they wore so imperfectly acquainted with Christianity, and so obstinate, opinionated, and perverse, though really in some respects good men, that they were conscientious in this, it is not easy to determine.

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