Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, James, Peter (also called Cephas), and John were like strong helpers in the church. They saw that God was with Paul and Barnabas, so they shook their hands to show they were friends and would tell different people about Jesus.

Galatians 2:9: And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

Galatians 2:9 emphasizes unity and acknowledgment among leaders, whereas Matthew 23:9 instructs believers not to call any man "father" on earth, highlighting a potentially different approach to leadership and authority.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:12-13

Galatians 2:9 shows unity among apostles, but 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 illustrates divisions among believers as they align themselves with different leaders.

1 Corinthians 1:12-13: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

Contradiction with Acts 15:39

In Galatians 2:9, Paul, James, and John agree to work together, while in Acts 15:39, Paul and Barnabas sharply disagree and separate.

Acts 15:39: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

Contradiction with Acts 9:26-27

Galatians 2:9 depicts brotherly trust and acceptance, but Acts 9:26-27 shows initial skepticism and fear of Saul by the disciples in Jerusalem.

Acts 9:26-27: And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

Galatians 2:9 involves human leaders establishing authority, yet 1 Samuel 8:7 highlights God's view of Israel's request for a king as rejection of divine leadership.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:4-5

In Galatians 2:9, leaders are unified in purpose, but 1 Corinthians 3:4-5 addresses divisions among believers over following different human leaders.

1 Corinthians 3:4-5: For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I [am] of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
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