The Context

Paul continues to outline the events following his conversion, providing further evidence that his gospel is not of human origin. In Galatians 1:13-24, Paul demonstrated that he labored independently of the Apostles. In Galatians 2:1-10, he showed that his apostleship was affirmed by them. Now, in this text, Paul asserts that his gospel holds authority even over the other Apostles, because it is the same gospel given to them by Jesus Himself.

The Confrontation

As the narrative unfolds, we witness a dramatic conflict between Peter and Paul in the city of Antioch. Recall that Paul’s early ministry was in Antioch with Barnabas (see Acts 11). Even after Barnabas and Paul were sent on their first missionary journey by the Antioch church, Paul returned to continue his ministry there (see A ...