Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 5:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 5:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 5:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, being gentle and having self-control are good things, and there are no rules against them. These qualities are like superpowers that help people be kind and make good choices.

Galatians 5:23: Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus says He came not to bring peace, but a sword, which contrasts the "meekness and temperance" of Galatians 5:23.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

Mentions a time to love and a time to hate; spiritual fruit like love and peace may seem contradicted by the necessity of hate and war.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Refers to the Lord as a man of war, contrasting the call for gentleness and peace.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus declares His mission is to bring division, not peace, seemingly opposing the notion of peace found in the fruits of the Spirit.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with John 2:15

Jesus drives out the money changers with a whip, which may conflict with the fruit of gentleness mentioned in Galatians 5:23.

John 2:15: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
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