Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when he had things that made him feel weak or sick, the people were very kind and didn't turn him away. Instead, they treated him like a special messenger from God, just like they would treat Jesus.

Galatians 4:14: And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, [even] as Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with John 1:14

While Galatians 4:14 acknowledges the reverence given to Paul as a messenger, John 1:14 emphasizes the Word's incarnation and unique glory attributed to Jesus, not to humans.

John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Contradiction with Acts 14:15

Galatians 4:14 describes Paul being received as an angel, but in Acts 14:15, Paul insists that he and Barnabas are mere humans, not to be worshipped or revered above others.

Acts 14:15: And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

Galatians 4:14 shows Paul being honored like an angel, but Matthew 23:9 instructs not to call anyone on earth 'father' in a spiritual sense, highlighting the distinction between human and divine reverence.

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