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Galatians 2:12
New International Version
Galatians 2:12
New International Version
12 For before certain men came from James,(A) he used to eat with the Gentiles.(B) But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group.(C)
Galatians 2:12
New King James Version
Galatians 2:12
New King James Version
12 for before certain men came from James, (A)he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing [a]those who were of the circumcision.
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- Galatians 2:12 Jewish Christians
Galatians 2:12
English Standard Version
Galatians 2:12
English Standard Version
12 For before certain men came from James, (A)he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing (B)the circumcision party.[a]
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- Galatians 2:12 Or fearing those of the circumcision
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