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Galatians 2

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^{Galatians 2:4 [1]} The roof of a typical home was composed of clay tiles which were laid on a mat of branches and grass supported by wooden beams. The parallel passage in Luke explains that "they went up on the roof and lowered him through the tiles" ( 5:19).

^{Galatians 2:6 [2]} These were scholars of the Law and of the writings of the prophets.

^{Galatians 2:10 [3]} Jesus uses this title to identify Himself as Messiah (cf DAN 7:13). It appears over eighty times in the Gospels. Especially notable is its use in 8:31.

^{Galatians 2:14 [4]} I.e. customs office, toll house. Tax collection stations were usually located along the trade route or at the port.

^{Galatians 2:15 [5]} This Greek word was used to describe a festive meal with entertainment.

^{Galatians 2:15 [6]} See note 1:17.

^{Galatians 2:16 [7]} These men were an influential religious body of Jews who rigidly adhered to Mosaic Law and ceremonial tradition. Jesus called them to account for their self-righteousness and hypocrisy.

^{Galatians 2:16 [8]} All native Jews contracted by Rome to collect local taxes were despised, along with those who were non-observant Jews.

^{Galatians 2:19 [9]} Jewish tradition (as recorded in the Talmud) held that it was a religious duty to congratulate and entertain the bride and groom during the wedding festivities. By analogy, Jesus is saying that His disciples ought to rejoice while He is with them rather than engage in fasting, which was a sign of mourning.

^{Galatians 2:20 [10]} The words "taken away" allude to Jesus' violent death on the cross (cf ISA 53:8).

^{Galatians 2:22 [11]} See note MAT 9:17.

^{Galatians 2:24 [12]} See note MAT 12:2.

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