Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he traveled to places called Syria and Cilicia after he became a follower of Jesus. He went there to tell people about Jesus and continue his work.

Galatians 1:21: Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;

Contradiction with Acts 9:26-27

This verse describes Saul in Jerusalem meeting with the disciples, while Galatians 1:21 suggests he went to Syria and Cilicia, implying different movements after his conversion.

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

This describes a vision Paul had while praying in the temple grounds at Jerusalem, which seems to contradict his movements away from Jerusalem to Syria and Cilicia as suggested in Galatians 1:21.

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;

Contradiction with Acts 11:25-26

This indicates Barnabas went to Tarsus to find Saul and brought him to Antioch, suggesting his presence in locations other than Syria and Cilicia, contradicting the Galatians verse's implication of his primary location post-conversion.

Acts 11:25-26: Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

Contradiction with Acts 22:21

This recounts Paul being sent far away by God to the Gentiles, implying a possible wider missionary journey that isn't specified in Galatians, where only Syria and Cilicia are mentioned, indicating a contradiction in locations reached by Paul.

Acts 22:21: And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
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