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Galatians 2:4 discusses false brethren who sought to impose the law on Gentile believers, which is the same issue addressed in Acts 15:1-2 during the Jerusalem Council.
Thematic focusLaw and Grace, False Teaching, Freedom in Christ.
Galatians 2:9 mentions James, Cephas (Peter), and John giving the right hand of fellowship to Paul and Barnabas, which aligns with the decision of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:22-29 to support their mission to the Gentiles.
Thematic focusUnity in the Church, Apostolic Authority, Mission to the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:11 describes Paul confronting Peter for withdrawing from Gentile believers, which contrasts with Peter's earlier revelation in Acts 10:28 that God shows no partiality.
Thematic focusHypocrisy, Consistency in Faith, Acceptance of Gentiles.
Galatians 2:16 emphasizes justification by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, a theme also central to Romans 3:28.
Thematic focusJustification by Faith, Law and Grace.
Galatians 2:20 speaks of being crucified with Christ and living by faith, which parallels Romans 6:6 about being united with Christ in His death and living a new life.
Thematic focusUnion with Christ, New Life in Christ, Faith.
Galatians 2:21 argues that if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing, which is echoed in Hebrews 7:18-19 about the law being set aside for a better hope.
Thematic focusGrace, Sufficiency of Christ's Sacrifice, Law and Grace.