Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 2:11-21
4. Paul’s apostolic rebuke of the apostle Peter, Galatians 2:11-21. This is the closing step of Paul’s proof of the reality and independence of his apostleship. The proof rises in climax. First, he lived for years apart from the apostles; next, he met and was acknowledged by them; last, he encountered the chief apostle and successfully rebuked him rebuked him upon the very point in debate among the Galatians circumcision. Not only was this climax truly conclusive for the Galatians, but it is... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Galatians 2:21
I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.Meantime I do not make void - In seeking to be justified by my own works.The grace of God — The free love of God in Christ Jesus. But they do, who seek justification by the law.For if righteousness is by the law — If men might be justified by their obedience to the law, moral or ceremonial.Then Christ died in vain — Without any necessity for it, since men might have been saved without his... read more