Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling his friends that the good news he shares about Jesus did not come from any other person. Instead, it came directly from God.

Galatians 1:11: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.

Contradiction with Acts 9:6

This verse describes Paul's conversion and subsequent instruction from the Lord, suggesting divine revelation rather than human teachings, aligning more than contradicting with Galatians 1:11.

Acts 9:6: And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Contradiction with Acts 22:3

This verse states Paul was taught by Gamaliel, implying a reliance on human teaching methods, somewhat conflicting with Paul’s claim in Galatians 1:11.

Acts 22:3: I am verily a man [which am] a Jew, born in Tarsus, [a city] in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, [and] taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:3

Paul indicates he received the gospel, which he preached, potentially insinuating a transmission from others, conflicting with the claim of Galatians 1:11.

1 Corinthians 15:3: For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:15

This verse encourages holding to traditions taught by word or epistle, implying transmission of teachings through human channels, potentially contradicting Galatians 1:11.

2 Thessalonians 2:15: Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:23

Paul discusses receiving from the Lord that which he delivered, reinforcing divine revelation, and depending on interpretation could contrast with traditional teaching methods mentioned in Galatians 1:11.

1 Corinthians 11:23: For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the [same] night in which he was betrayed took bread:
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