Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 4:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 4:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 4:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people try very hard to get you to follow them, but they don't want what's best for you. They want you to be on their side so that you make them feel important.

Galatians 4:17: They zealously affect you, [but] not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them. [exclude you: or, exclude us]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Contradicts by promoting selfless ambition instead of seeking others' esteem for personal gain.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:5

Contrasts by emphasizing selflessness and not seeking one's own, opposed to seeking others' zeal.

1 Corinthians 13:5: Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Contradiction with Matthew 23:5

Opposes by condemning acts done to be seen by others, conflicting with seeking zealous followership.

Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]

Contradiction with Romans 12:10

Contradicts by advising honor towards others rather than self-centered desires for zeal.

Romans 12:10: [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [with...: or, in the love of the brethren]

Contradiction with James 3:14-16

Conflicts with the notion of jealous or zealous rivalry that leads to disorder, versus healthy encouragement.

James 3:14-16: But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:24

Opposes by urging to seek others' well-being rather than self-focused zeal.

1 Corinthians 10:24: Let no man seek his own, but every man another's [wealth].

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:24

Conflicts with the encouragement to provoke love and good works instead of selfish zeal.

Hebrews 10:24: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Contradicts by advocating for building up each other, not for self-serving pursuits.

1 Thessalonians 5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. [comfort: or, exhort]
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