Contradiction with Matthew 16:25
This verse suggests that by losing one's life for Christ’s sake, one will find it, which contradicts the idea of being crucified with Christ as losing oneself entirely.
Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes justification by works, which contrasts with Galatians 2:20's theme of living by faith in Christ.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Advises believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, which seems to contradict the notion of being entirely reliant on Christ living within.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Contradiction with Romans 7:19
Describes the struggle of doing good despite sinful nature, contradicting the complete transformation expressed in being crucified with Christ in Galatians 2:20.
Romans 7:19: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:9
States that those born of God do not continue to sin, which may contrast with the ongoing life struggle described in Galatians 2:20.
1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:17
Claims believers are a new creation, emphasizing a transformation that seems more instantaneous compared to the transformative process described in Galatians 2:20.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]