Key Figures — Galatians 2

4 figures

1. Paul

   Apostle to the Gentiles and defender of the gospel of grace.

   Paul recounts his visit to Jerusalem to ensure the gospel he preached was not in vain, and he confronts Peter over hypocrisy regarding Gentile believers.

   Related passages

   • Acts Chapter 15 (The Jerusalem Council)
   • Galatians Chapter 1 (Paul's defense of his apostleship and gospel)

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2. Peter (Cephas)

   Apostle and leader in the early church.

   Peter is confronted by Paul for withdrawing from Gentile believers due to pressure from certain Jewish Christians, highlighting the tension between Jewish and Gentile believers.

   Related passages

   • Acts Chapter 10 (Peter's vision and interaction with Cornelius)
   • Acts Chapter 15 (Peter's role in the Jerusalem Council)

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3. Barnabas

   Companion of Paul and early church leader.

   Barnabas is mentioned as being led astray by the hypocrisy of separating from Gentile believers, showing the influence of peer pressure even among leaders.

   Related passages

   • Acts Chapter 13 (Barnabas and Paul's missionary journey)
   • Acts Chapter 15 (Barnabas's role in the Jerusalem Council)

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4. James

   Leader of the Jerusalem church.

   James is mentioned as one of the pillars of the church, whose opinion carried significant weight in the early church's decisions.

   Related passages

   • Acts Chapter 15 (James's speech at the Jerusalem Council)
   • James Chapter 1 (Authorship of the Epistle of James)

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