Galatians 2:3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: 1. This incident is introduced by way of evidence, not by way of apology. 2. The circumcision of Titus is inconsistent with individual expressions in the passage. 3. For such a concession, both the time and the person were most inopportune. St. Paul is here indirectly meeting a charge brought against him on the ground of his circumcision of Timothy. I. Not even Titus, who as my fellow-labourer would be constantly brought in contact with the Jews, and therefore might well have adopted a conciliatory attitude. II. Not even Titus, although the pressure exerted in his case was great. III. Why? because he was a Greek; Timothy was a Jew. (Bishop Lightfoot.) Parallel Verses KJV: But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:WEB: But not even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. |
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