translation_id: net-engnet

book_id: GAL

label: NET study note

text: In order that the truth of the gospel would remain with you. Paul evidently viewed the demands of the so-called “false brothers” as a departure from the truth contained in the gospel he preached. This was a very serious charge (see Gal 1:8 ).


text: Cephas. This individual is generally identified with the Apostle Peter (L&N 93.211).


text: Pillars is figurative here for those like James, Peter, and John who were leaders in the Jerusalem church.


text: The law is a reference to the law of Moses.