Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the people in the churches of Judea didn't recognize him by his face because they had never met him before. They only heard about the good things he was doing for Jesus.

Galatians 1:22: And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:

Contradiction with James 1:1

This verse specifies that James was addressing "the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad," which suggests widespread knowledge of his work, potentially contradicting the obscurity implied in Galatians 1:22.

James 1:1: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Contradiction with Romans 15:19-20

Paul states that he has fully preached the gospel from Jerusalem to Illyricum, implying wider recognition, which might contrast with his previously unknown status in Galatians 1:22.

Romans 15:19-20: Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

Contradiction with Acts 9:26-27

Paul's introduction to the apostles after his conversion, which indicates some level of recognition, contrasts with the solitary status mentioned in Galatians 1:22.

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 2 Corinthians 11:5-6

Paul claims to be an apostle to the Corinthians and emphasizes his knowledge, suggesting a broader acknowledgment that seems to contradict the anonymity mentioned in Galatians 1:22.

2 Corinthians 11:5-6: For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

Contradiction with Acts 13:46-47

Paul and Barnabas boldly proclaim turning to the Gentiles, suggesting actions and recognition beyond what is described in Galatians 1:22.

Acts 13:46-47: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
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