Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:1
Galatians 2:13 speaks about dissimulation (hypocrisy), whereas 1 Peter 2:1 instructs believers to lay aside all hypocrisies.
1 Peter 2:1: Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
Galatians 2:13 describes hypocrisy in behavior, which contradicts Matthew 6:5, where Jesus condemns hypocritical actions.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with James 3:17
Galatians 2:13 shows insincerity, while James 3:17 describes wisdom from above as free from hypocrisy.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Romans 12:9
Galatians 2:13 involves actions not matching true beliefs, contrasting with Romans 12:9, which calls for love to be without dissimulation.
Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Contradiction with Luke 12:1
Galatians 2:13 refers to hypocrisy, and Luke 12:1 warns against the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
Luke 12:1: In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
Paradox #1
Galatians 2:13 might appear to conflict with the idea of unity amongst believers because it describes a situation where Peter acted hypocritically. This could seem inconsistent with teachings that emphasize consistency and truth in actions among Christians.
Paradox #2
Galatians 2:13 highlights a situation where certain individuals acted hypocritically, not staying true to their beliefs. The moral conflict here is about the inconsistency between their actions and their stated beliefs, leading others away from genuine behavior and understanding.