Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
Galatians 4:12 emphasizes becoming like Paul, who had human flaws, while Matthew 5:48 calls for perfection like God, a divine and flawless standard.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:1
Galatians 4:12 suggests becoming like Paul, while 1 Corinthians 11:1 expands the focus, pointing followers to imitate Paul only as he imitates Christ, emphasizing a higher standard.
1 Corinthians 11:1: Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ.
Contradiction with Romans 12:2
Galatians 4:12 encourages believers to be like Paul, whereas Romans 12:2 urges transformation by renewing the mind, focusing on inner change rather than modeling after a person.
Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:17
Galatians 4:12 focuses on becoming like Paul, while Philippians 3:17 emphasizes observing and following the example of others who walk according to the pattern given, which may not only imply Paul’s example.
Philippians 3:17: Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:7
Galatians 4:12 encourages believers to be like Paul, yet Hebrews 13:7 instructs believers to remember leaders and imitate their faith, which could include a broader range of examples beyond Paul.
Hebrews 13:7: Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of [their] conversation. [have the rule: or, are the guides]