Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 4:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 4:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 4:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the people once felt very happy and loving towards him, so much so that they might have given him their own eyes if needed. Now, he wonders where all that kindness and love have gone.

Galatians 4:15: Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if [it had been] possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. [Where...: or, What was then]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Galatians 4:15 suggests losing a sense of personal blessing, while Matthew 5:16 encourages letting others see your good works and glorifying God.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Galatians 4:15 hints at losing joy, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:16 instructs believers to rejoice always.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with James 1:2

Galatians 4:15 implies sorrow over loss, contrary to James 1:2, which advises considering trials as pure joy.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

While Galatians 4:15 speaks of a diminishing blessing, Philippians 4:4 repeatedly calls for constant rejoicing in the Lord.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

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