Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which might be seen as contradicting the idea of living unto God through the law mentioned in Galatians 2:19.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse claims that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone, whereas Galatians 2:19 implies that faith rather than law is central to life in God.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 7:12
This verse states that the law is holy, just, and good, while Galatians 2:19 suggests living through God rather than under the law.
Romans 7:12: Wherefore the law [is] holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
In this verse, Jesus states He came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it, which could contrast with the idea of being dead to the law presented in Galatians 2:19.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:17
This verse emphasizes keeping the commandments to enter into life, which might contrast the idea that living through God is apart from the law in Galatians 2:19.
Matthew 19:17: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Contradiction with Romans 2:13
This verse asserts that not the hearers but the doers of the law shall be justified, which contrasts with Galatians 2:19 where following the law is not the path to life with God.
Romans 2:13: (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
Paradox #1
Theological contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict: Galatians 2:19 might seem to conflict with the idea that the law is still important for guiding moral behavior. Some readers might struggle with how it states a person dies to the law, possibly misunderstanding it as discarding moral guidelines provided by the law. This could be at odds with the belief that the law is God's enduring standard.
Paradox #2
Galatians 2:19 discusses the idea of dying to the law to live for God. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the importance of following the law, such as in the Old Testament where the law is given great importance. This can lead to discussions on how the law is to be understood and followed in light of faith in Jesus.