Contradiction with Acts 1:16
This verse emphasizes the choosing of apostles through human decision when Peter leads the selection of a new apostle, contrasting with Paul's claim of divine appointment in Galatians 1:1.
Acts 1:16: Men [and] brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
Contradiction with Acts 6:5-6
These verses describe the community appointing church leaders through human selection and laying on hands, which differs from Paul's assertion of a direct call by Jesus Christ and not by any group of humans.
Acts 6:5-6: And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
Contradiction with Acts 13:2-3
The church at Antioch, under the Holy Spirit's guidance, commissions Saul (Paul) and Barnabas, indicating a community role in sending, contrasting with Paul's claim of being sent directly by Jesus Christ and God the Father.
Acts 13:2-3: As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Contradiction with John 15:16
Jesus’s words to his disciples about them being chosen by him may challenge Paul’s unique claim of apostleship through divine choice, as the original apostles were personally chosen by Jesus during his ministry.
John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Contradiction with Acts 1:21-22
Criteria for apostleship are set based on having been with Jesus, positioning traditional apostleship differently from Paul's distinct spiritual encounter claim.
Acts 1:21-22: Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:8-9
Paul describes himself as the least of the apostles due to having persecuted the church, which seems to undermine the direct divine appointment emphasized in Galatians 1:1, highlighting his humble position within the apostolic community.
1 Corinthians 15:8-9: And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. [one...: or, an abortive]