Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, before we had faith in Jesus, we had to follow lots of strict rules. These rules kept us safe until we could understand and believe in Jesus.

Galatians 3:23: But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

Contradiction with Romans 6:14

This verse states that we are not under the law but under grace, whereas Galatians 3:23 mentions being "shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed," implying a time under the law before faith came.

Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states He did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it, while Galatians 3:23 suggests a period of the law being a holding pattern until faith was revealed.

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 1 Timothy 1:8

This verse says that the law is good if used lawfully, contrasting Galatians 3:23, which implies the law was a confinement until faith.

1 Timothy 1:8: But we know that the law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully;

Contradiction with Psalm 19:7

It describes the law as perfect and converting the soul, whereas Galatians 3:23 suggests a restriction by the law until faith arrived.

Psalm 19:7: The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple. [law: or, doctrine] [converting: or, restoring]
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