Bible Verses About "Peter vs. Paul — Were They at Odds"
Peter and Paul were both apostles with distinct ministries — Peter chiefly to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles. They disagreed at Antioch but stood united in the gospel.
Peter and Paul were both apostles with distinct ministries — Peter chiefly to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles. They disagreed at Antioch but stood united in the gospel.
"But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter." — Galatians 2:7-8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Peter vs. Paul — Were They at Odds?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter."
"But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed."
"And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you."
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