The Judaizers likely claimed that the apostles in Jerusalem, together with James, the brother of Jesus, were the true leaders of the church and the ones with authority to determine doctrine and practice.1 Having spent time with Jesus during his earthly ministry, they were generally venerated and well respected.2
6 Ceux qui sont les plus considérés quels qu'ils aient été jadis, cela ne m'importe pas: Dieu ne fait point de favoritisme ceux qui sont les plus considérés ne m'imposèrent rien.