Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love your enemies, which contrasts with the idea of persecution mentioned in Galatians 4:29.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:14
Paul advises to bless those who persecute you, rather than highlighting persecution as Galatians 4:29 does.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Calls for not repaying evil with evil, in contrast to focusing on persecution as in Galatians 4:29.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who mistreat you, differing from the theme of persecution in Galatians 4:29.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with James 5:6
Discusses condemnation and killing of the just without resistance, rather than highlighting persecution.
James 5:6: Ye have condemned [and] killed the just; [and] he doth not resist you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with acknowledging persecution in Galatians 4:29.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Encourages leaving vengeance to God, unlike the focus on persecution by fleshly means in Galatians 4:29.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
States that all who take the sword shall perish with the sword, differing from the emphasis on persecution in Galatians 4:29.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Paradox #1
The verse could raise questions about the relationship between physical lineage and spiritual promise. It contrasts physical descent and spiritual inheritance, potentially conflicting with other passages that emphasize the spiritual over the physical or vice versa. This might create confusion about how believers should understand their identity and promises in faith.