Galatians 2:10-11

2:10 They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

Paul Rebukes Peter

2:11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he had clearly done wrong.

Galatians 4:13

Personal Appeal of Paul

4:13 But you know it was because of a physical illness that I first proclaimed the gospel to you,

Galatians 5:16

5:16 But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.

Galatians 6:17

6:17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.


tn Grk “only that we remember the poor”; the words “They requested” have been supplied from the context to make a complete English sentence.

sn Cephas. This individual is generally identified with the Apostle Peter (L&N 93.211).

map For location see JP1-F2; JP2-F2; JP3-F2; JP4-F2.

tn Grk “because he stood condemned.”

tn Grk “walk” (a common NT idiom for how one conducts one’s life or how one behaves).

tn On the term “flesh” (once in this verse and twice in v. 17) see the note on the same word in Gal 5:13.

tn Paul is probably referring to scars from wounds received in the service of Jesus, although the term στίγμα (stigma) may imply ownership and suggest these scars served as brands (L&N 8.55; 33.481; 90.84).