“And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.”
The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. — the contagion of Peter's capitulation spreads ('sunapenochtē' — led away with) to the entire Jewish contingent, including Barnabas, Paul's companion, demonstrating how readily the principle of grace is abandoned under social pressure.
Church Fathers on Galatians 2:13
“Insomuch that even Barnabas was carried away with their dissimulation.” Be not surprised at his giving this proceeding the name of dissimulation, for he is unwilling, as I said before, to disclose the true state of the case, in order to the correction of his disciples. On account of their vehement attachment to the Law, he calls the present proceeding “dissimulation,” and severely rebukes it, in order effectually to eradicate their prejudice. And Peter too, hearing this…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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