Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he wishes that those causing trouble would go away and not bother the people he cares about. Paul is upset because some people are making it hard for others to understand the true message about being free and loving.

Galatians 5:12: I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Galatians 5:12 suggests wishing harm, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies.

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

Galatians 5:12 implies a curse towards adversaries, but Romans 12:14 tells us to bless those who persecute us.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Galatians 5:12 wishes ill upon others, contrasting Proverbs 24:17 which advises not to rejoice when your enemy stumbles.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:28

Whereas Galatians 5:12 expresses a harsh wish, Luke 6:28 instructs to bless those who curse you.

Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Galatians 5:12 hopes for harm upon others, but 1 Peter 3:9 encourages not to repay evil for evil but to bless instead.

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 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Galatians 5:12 desires harm for others, opposing 1 Thessalonians 5:15 which advocates for seeking good for all.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Galatians 5:12 suggests drastic action against enemies, which contradicts Exodus 23:4-5 advising to help your enemy if in need.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Paradox #1

Galatians 5:12 expresses a harsh wish towards those causing trouble, which can seem inconsistent with the broader Christian teaching of love, forgiveness, and compassion for others, even those who cause harm or disagreement.

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