Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 2:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 2:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 2:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, there were people pretending to be friends who secretly wanted to see how Christians were free because of Jesus, hoping to make them follow strict and difficult rules again. Paul wanted Christians to know that they should stay free and not be tricked by those people.

Galatians 2:4: And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

Contradiction with John 8:32

Galatians 2:4 mentions false brethren and bondage, whereas John 8:32 highlights knowing the truth and being made free, creating a contrast in themes of bondage and freedom.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:30

Galatians 2:4 talks about bondage imposed by false brethren, but Matthew 11:30 speaks of Christ's yoke being easy and burden light, suggesting a contradiction in the nature of burdens.

Matthew 11:30: For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.

Contradiction with Romans 8:15

Galatians 2:4 refers to bondage, while Romans 8:15 describes receiving the Spirit of adoption, signifying liberty and contradicting the concept of bondage.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:17

Galatians 2:4 discusses bondage, whereas 2 Corinthians 3:17 declares where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, opposing the idea of being in bondage.

2 Corinthians 3:17: Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.
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