John of Damascus, on Gal 2:12

“For before that some came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them who were of the circumcision.”

“From those who came down from Jerusalem. "Because he was afraid of those from the circumcision." In other words, that he might not scandalize them, and might not suffer anything terrible on their account.”

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