Galatians 2:3
“But not even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.”
What does Galatians 2:3 mean?
Paul is recounting a confrontation with other Christian leaders in Jerusalem. Some believers insisted that non-Jewish converts had to follow Jewish law, including circumcision, to truly belong to God's family. Paul refused to force Titus, his Greek companion, to undergo this procedure, even under pressure. His point is simple but radical: following Jesus doesn't require becoming Jewish first. This was a pivotal moment in early Christianity, settling whether faith in Christ alone was enough, or whether people had to adopt an entire cultural identity. If you're feeling pressure to prove your faith through external actions or to fit someone else's mold of what a "real" believer looks like, Paul's stance here is an encouragement that God accepts you as you are.