Why did Paul refuse to give in to the Jerusalem leaders, and what was the result?
Paul refused to give place by subjection to the Jerusalem leaders—Peter, James, John, and the rest—even under pressure. He and his companions did not give in to them, no, not for an hour. The result was that the truth of the gospel might continue with the Gentiles.
Les explains that Paul was under pressure, yet he and his companions did not give in to the Jerusalem leaders by subjection, no, not for an hour. The result of not giving in was that the truth of the gospel might continue with the Gentiles. Les notes these leaders seemed to be somewhat—the Twelve, Jesus’ chosen vessels—but because of Israel’s unbelief their authority had slipped away. They had their time, but Israel was slipping away, and soon the Temple and Jerusalem would be destroyed and Israel dispersed. When they compared notes of doctrine, not experience, the issue came into focus.
To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
More Questions
How did Paul respond to the Jerusalem leaders who were pressuring him to give in?
Paul did not submit to the pressure from the Jewish leaders at Jerusalem even for a moment; he did not give in to their attempts to refute him and tell him he was wrong.
Why did Paul refuse to give in to the pressure from the Jerusalem leaders?
Paul did not give in to that pressure for one purpose: that the truth of the Gospel might continue with the Gentiles, so that they could keep reveling in the grace of God without being weighed down by the burdens of law keeping.
Who were the Jerusalem leaders Paul refused to give place to by subjection in Galatians 2:5?
The 'whom' Paul refused to give place to by subjection were the men in Jerusalem — Peter, James and John and the rest of the apostles — and Paul wrote this by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.