Galatians 2

Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.

Fourteen years later, I returned to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas and Titus by my side.

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

I was guided by divine insight to share the good news I preach to non-Jews. I did this privately with respected individuals, to ensure my efforts weren't wasted or misunderstood.

But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:

Even Titus, my Greek companion, wasn't forced to undergo circumcision.

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Because of deceitful people who infiltrated our group unnoticed, aiming to undermine the freedom we found in Christ Jesus and trap us in their control:

To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

We didn't yield or submit to them, not even for a moment, so that the pure truth of the gospel would always remain with you.

But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

Regardless of their status or reputation, it doesn't matter to me. God doesn't favor anyone based on their position. Their presence or input in the discussion didn't add any value to me.

But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

In contrast, they realized that I was entrusted with spreading the good news to the non-Jews, just as Peter was chosen to share it with the Jews.

(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

The same divine power that worked in Peter as an apostle to the Jews also empowered me to serve the Gentiles.

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

When James, Cephas, and John, who were seen as pillars, recognized the divine favor bestowed upon me, they warmly gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, while they went to the Jews.

Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

They simply asked us to not forget the poor; a request I was eager to fulfill.

But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

When Peter arrived in Antioch, I confronted him directly, for he was clearly at fault.

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.

Before James' people arrived, he freely dined with the non-Jews. But when they came, he pulled away, scared of those who followed the Jewish customs.

And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

The other Jews also hid their true feelings, influencing Barnabas to do the same. He too got swept up in their pretense.

But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

Seeing their actions didn't align with the gospel's truth, I confronted Peter publicly. I asked, "Peter, you're a Jew but live like a Gentile. So why do you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?"

We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,

As natural-born Jews, we are not like the Gentiles who are often seen as sinners.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

It's not about following religious rules that makes us right with God, but our trust in Jesus. We believe in Him, so we're made right by our faith in Him, not by obeying rules. No one can ever be made right with God by simply following rules.

But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.

If, in our quest to be made right through Christ, we discover our own sins, does that make Christ the promoter of sin? Absolutely not.

For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.

If I rebuild what I've torn down, I'm admitting I was wrong in the first place.

For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.

The law once ruled me, but now I am free from its grip, so I can fully embrace a life devoted to God.

I am crucified with Christ: neverthless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Christ's crucifixion is also my own, yet I continue to live. However, it's not just me, but Christ living within me. My earthly life is guided by my faith in God's Son, who loved me so much that he sacrificed himself for me.

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

I won't waste God's gift of grace. If we could earn righteousness through rules, then Jesus' sacrifice would be pointless.