Contradiction with James 1:4
Galatians 4:11 speaks of laboring in vain, implying potential failure, while James 1:4 emphasizes patience leading to perfection and completeness, suggesting assured success.
James 1:4: But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:6
Galatians 4:11 expresses concern over labor being in vain, whereas Philippians 1:6 assures that a good work begun will be completed, indicating certainty of fulfillment.
Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:58
Galatians 4:11 fears that work may be in vain, but 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages believers that their labor is not in vain in the Lord, providing a promise of value.
1 Corinthians 15:58: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11
Galatians 4:11 suggests possible ineffectiveness of effort, while Isaiah 55:11 declares that God's word will not return void, asserting effectiveness and accomplishment.
Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:10
Galatians 4:11 expresses anxiety over wasted effort, whereas 2 Peter 1:10 advises believers to make their calling sure, implying that effort can secure salvation without being in vain.
2 Peter 1:10: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: