Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
This verse warns against vain repetitions in prayer, which contrasts with the concept of being formed spiritually through repetition as suggested by Paul's labor in Galatians 4:19.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:8
This verse emphasizes not calling anyone on earth a spiritual teacher since Christ is the only teacher, contradicting the notion of Galatians 4:19 where Paul acts as a teacher in forming Christ in others.
Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Contradiction with John 3:30
This verse suggests that Christ must increase while Paul, as a mortal, decreases, contradicting Paul's involvement in spiritual formation in Galatians 4:19.
John 3:30: He must increase, but I [must] decrease.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:12-13
This verse criticizes divisions by following human leaders like Paul, which contradicts the focus on personal formation in Christ that Paul is emphasizing in Galatians 4:19.
1 Corinthians 1:12-13: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:7
This verse declares that neither the one who plants nor waters is anything, but God, who makes things grow, potentially contradicting Paul's active role in spiritual formation seen in Galatians 4:19.
1 Corinthians 3:7: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:5
This verse suggests that our competence comes from God, not ourselves, which might contradict Paul's writerly role in the spiritual formation of others as seen in Galatians 4:19.
2 Corinthians 3:5: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God;
Contradiction with Philippians 1:6
This verse emphasizes that it is God who begins and completes the good work in believers, which could be seen as contrasting with Paul's role in Galatians 4:19.
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 Hebrews 10:10
This verse speaks of believers being sanctified through the offering of Jesus Christ once for all, which might contradict the ongoing formative process implied in Galatians 4:19.
Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].