King James Bible
"And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation."
Paul describes how other Jewish believers joined Peter in his hypocrisy, withdrawing from table fellowship with Gentiles. The word 'dissembled' indicates they were acting contrary to their true convictions about the gospel's inclusivity, following Peter's lead in this deceptive behavior. Even Barnabas, Paul's trusted missionary partner who had championed Gentile inclusion, was swept up in this pretense. This detail emphasizes the powerful influence of peer pressure and how even mature believers can compromise their principles when prominent leaders set a poor example. Paul repeats the charge of 'dissimulation' (hypocrisy or play-acting) to underscore the severity of their actions. This wasn't mere weakness but a deliberate misrepresentation that threatened the gospel's truth that salvation comes through faith alone, not adherence to Jewish customs.