Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
He withdrew
Fearing
General references
Bible References
He did
Acts 10:28
And he said unto them, "Ye do know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to company or come unto an alien: But God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean:
Acts 11:3
"Thou wentest into men uncircumcised, and atest with them."
Ephesians 2:15
and hath also put away, through his flesh, the cause of hatred - that is to say, the law of commandments contained in the law written - for to make of twain one new man in himself, so making peace.
Ephesians 3:6
That the gentiles should be inheritors also, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise that is in Christ, by the means of the gospel,
He withdrew
Isaiah 65:5
If thou comest nigh them, they say, "Touch me not, for I am holier than thou." All these men when I am angry, shall be turned to smoke and fire, that shall burn forever.
Luke 15:2
And the Pharisees, and scribes murmured, saying, "He received to his company sinners, and eateth with them."
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all suspicious things.
Fearing
Proverbs 29:25
He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.
Isaiah 57:11
For when wilt thou be abashed or fear, seeing thou hast broken thy promise, and rememberest not me, neither hast me in thine heart? Thinkest thou, that I also will hold my peace as afore time, that thou fearest me not?
Matthew 26:69
Peter sat without in the palace, and a damsel came to him, saying, "Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee."
General references
Luke 5:38
But new wine must be poured into new vessels, and both are preserved.
Luke 15:2
And the Pharisees, and scribes murmured, saying, "He received to his company sinners, and eateth with them."
Galatians 2:18
For if I build again that which I destroyed, then make I myself a trespasser.