Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he tells us about his journey to Jerusalem, where he met Peter and stayed with him for fifteen days. This shows how they shared their experiences and learned from each other about spreading God's message.

Galatians 1:18: Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. [went up: or, returned]

Contradiction with Acts 9:26-27

This verse mentions Paul going to Jerusalem soon after his conversion and being introduced to the apostles by Barnabas, implying an earlier visit than Galatians 1:18 describes.

Acts 9:26-27: And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

Contradiction with Acts 22:17-18

Paul recounts a vision in Jerusalem shortly after his conversion, suggesting a visit that seems to precede the three-year timeline in Galatians 1:18.

Acts 22:17-18: And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
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