Galatians 2:13
“And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.”

What does Galatians 2:13 mean?
Galatians 2:13 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul recounts an incident in which…
Read full commentaryDevotionalStanding Firm in Truth: The Perils of Dissimulation
In the book of Galatians, the Apostle Paul confronts a serious issue that has arisen within the early church: the temptation to revert to old ways and the danger of hypocrisy creeping into the fellowship of believers. The specific verse, Galatians 2:13, states, "And the other…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Unity and Truth in Community
Heavenly Father, As we come before Your presence, we acknowledge that You are the author of truth and unity. We are reminded of the words in Galatians 2:13, "And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation."…
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