Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, people praised God because they saw how God changed his life for the better. They were happy to see Paul doing good things and telling others about God.

Galatians 1:24: And they glorified God in me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:29

This verse states "That no flesh should glory in his presence." which contrasts with Galatians 1:24 where Paul states "And they glorified God in me." suggesting glory attributed to a person versus avoiding glory in flesh.

1 Corinthians 1:29: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 2:6

This verse explains "Nor of men sought we glory," which contradicts Galatians 1:24 as Paul speaks about being glorified, indicating a contradiction in seeking or receiving glory from men.

1 Thessalonians 2:6: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. [been...: or, used authority]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Here, the glory directed solely to God contradicts with Galatians 1:24's implication of shared glory through Paul.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another," directly contradicts any implication in Galatians 1:24 that glory through individuals (Paul) is permissible.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
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