2:1 - Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
But I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that Gospel which I preached among the Gentiles."[230]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
that "fourteen years after he went up to Jerusalem," in order to confer with them[79]
2:2 - And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
I exhort you all, therefore, to yield obedience to the word of righteousness, and to exercise all patience, such as ye have seen [set] before your eyes, not only in the case of the blessed Ignatius, and Zosimus, and Rufus, but also in others among yourselves, and in Paul himself, and the rest of the apostles. [This do] in the assurance that all these have not run[54]Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV
Paul found in existence, to which he yielded his belief, and with which he so earnestly wished his own to agree, that he actually on that account went up to Jerusalem to know and consult the apostles, "lest he should run, or had been running in vain; "[63]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
when even the apostle himself had some suspicion that he might have run, and be still running, in vain.[96]
2:3 - But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
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to be circumcised," and then adds, "And that because of false brethren unawares brought in,"[89]Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XI
what strange thing is it that the Apostles, whose way of life was passed among the Jews, even though they understood the spiritual things in the law, should have used a spirit of accommodation, as Paul also did when he circumcised Timothy,[71]
2:4 - And that because of false brethren unexpectedly brought in, who came in privately to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
Therefore he says: "Because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ, that they might bring us into bondage, to whom we gave place by subjection not even for an hour."[87]Tertullian On Modesty
"Liberty in Christ"[57]Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments
For up to the present time both the Gentiles and the Jews of the circumcision watch and busy themselves with the dealings of the Church, desiring to suborn false witnesses against us, as the apostle says: "And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus."[212]
2:5 - To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians
But ye have not "given place by subjection to them, no, not for one hour."[8]Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
And again he says, "For an hour we did give place to subjection,[231]Origen Against Celsus Book VII
Thus, as it had been written, "Thou shalt have dominion over many nations, and they shall not have dominion over thee," he ruled over the Gentiles whom he brought under the teaching Of Jesus Christ; and he never "gave place by subjection to men, no, not for an hour,[37]Cyprian Epistle LXX
For neither did Peter, whom first the Lord chose, and upon whom He built His Church, when Paul disputed with him afterwards about circumcision, claim anything to himself insolently, nor arrogantly assume anything; so as to say that he held the primacy,[7]
2:8 - (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
With regard to those (the Marcionites) who allege that Paul alone knew the truth, and that to him the mystery was manifested by revelation, let Paul himself convict them, when he says, that one and the same God wrought in Peter for the apostolate of the circumcision, and in himself for the Gentiles.[220]
2:9 - And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics
because Paul had presented himself as an adversary to Him They accordingly even gave him "the right hand of fellowship,"[250]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
Rightly, then, did Peter and James and John give their right hand of fellowship to Paul, and agree on such a division of their work, as that Paul should go to the heathen, and themselves to the circumcision.[101]Methodius Oration on the Psalms
Since then the children have invited us, and have given unto us the right hand of fellowship,[15]The Passing of Mary Latin II
And, saluting each other, they wondered, saying: What is the cause for which the Lord hath assembled us here?[5]The Teaching of Simon Cephas In the City of Rome
In the City of Rome.[3]
2:10 - Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
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Their agreement, also, "to remember the poor"[102]
2:11 - But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Clementine Homily XVII
If you were not opposed to me, you would not accuse me, and revile the truth proclaimed by me, in order that I may not be believed when I state what I myself have heard with my own ears from the Lord, as if I were evidently a person that was condemned and in bad repute.[54]
2:12 - For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
But they themselves, while knowing the same God, continued in the ancient observances; so that even Peter, fearing also lest he might incur their reproof, although formerly eating with the Gentiles, because of the vision, and of the Spirit who had rested upon them, yet, when certain persons came from James, withdrew himself, and did not eat with them. And Paul said that Barnabas likewise did the same thing.[219]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
which he varied according to the sort of persons (whom he associated with) "fearing them which were of the circumcision,"[105]Origen Against Celsus Book II
Moreover, in the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul states that Peter, still from fear of the Jews, ceased upon the arrival of James to eat with the Gentiles, and "separated himself from them, fearing them that were of the circumcision; "[5]
2:13 - And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV
Marcion, finding the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians (wherein he rebukes even apostles[71]
2:16 - Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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in order that thenceforward man might be justified by the liberty of faith, not by servitude to the law,[112]
2:17 - But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.
Shepherd of Hermas Vision Second
You will tell, therefore, those who preside over the Church, to direct their ways in righteousness, that they may receive in full the promises with great glory. Stand stedfast, therefore, ye who work righteousness, and doubt not,[11]
2:18 - For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
Justly, therefore, did he refuse to "build up again (the structure of the law) which he had overthrown."[107]Tertullian On Modesty
judge who is not wont "to rebuild those things which he has destroyed, lest he be held a transgressor."[149]Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes
He also maintained that Paul himself spoke in his own proper person when he said: "If I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor."[433]
2:19 - For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III
Quare tune quidem in came vivebam camaliter: "quod autem nunc vivo in carne, in fide vivo Filii Dei."[216]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
so that none could glory through it, in order that grace might be maintained to the glory of the Christ, not of the Creator, but of Marcion! I may here anticipate a remark about the substance of Christ, in the prospect of a question which will now turn up. For he says that "we are dead to the law."[634]
2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans
I no longer wish to live after the manner of men, and my desire shall be fulfilled if ye consent. "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet no longer I, since Christ liveth in me."[54]Origen de Principiis Book IV
and again, "I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me."[25]Origen Commentary on John Book X
But when they see to be at hand, as far as their effort is concerned, the consummation of the world which is crucified to them, then Jesus will be no longer with them, but in them, and they will say, "It is no longer I that live but Christ that lives in me,"[26]Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII
Wherefore they will say, "I have been crucified with Christ," and, "Far be it from me to glory save hi the cross of the Lord, through which the world has been crucified unto me and I unto the world."[174]