Galatians 2:1
Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
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Historical Context
Historical Setting: Galatians was written around 49-55 CE from Antioch or Ephesus to Churches in Galatia threatened by Judaizers.
Occasion: False teachers requiring circumcision and law-keeping. Early churches faced pressure from Judaizers who insisted Gentile believers must follow Jewish law. Paul vigorously defended the gospel of grace against this legalism.
First-century believers lived in a pluralistic, pagan society with many parallels to today. Social structures, economic pressures, and religious confusion all challenged Christian witness. Paul's instructions addressed both timeless theological truths and specific cultural situations.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Galatians 2:1 deepen my understanding of the gospel and God's character?
- What specific action or attitude change does this verse call me to make this week?
- How does this passage point to Christ and His redemptive work?
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Analysis & Commentary
Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
Paul defends his apostolic authority and the gospel of grace. This verse contributes to Paul's overall purpose in Galatians: Defend gospel of grace against legalism. The key themes of justification by faith alone, freedom in Christ, law vs. grace are evident in this passage.