Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse suggests that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, whereas Galatians 3:4 emphasizes the futility of achieving perfection through human effort rather than faith.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which might appear to align with Galatians 3:4, but can imply tension with the focus on prior "vain" experiences under the law.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
This verse reflects Jesus' affirmation of the Law, suggesting it is not abolished, contrasted with the implication in Galatians 3:4 that reliance on the law could be considered vain.
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 Ecclesiastes 1:14
This verse speaks of all works being vanity and vexation of spirit, contradicting Paul's efforts to caution against past experiences as vain due to faith-based doctrine.
Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:10
This verse assures that God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love, contrasting with the notion of potential vanity in endeavoring for spiritual results through works that Galatians 3:4 implies.
Hebrews 6:10: For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
It encourages working out your own salvation with fear and trembling, which could be seen as contradictory to the notion of past experiences being vain in the context of Galatians 3:4.
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.