Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should be kind and help everyone, but we should be extra kind to those who believe in Jesus, like our church family. Helping each other is very important.

Galatians 6:10: As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Galatians 6:10 encourages doing good primarily to fellow believers, while Matthew 5:44 instructs loving and doing good to enemies, expanding the scope to include all adversaries, not just members of one's faith community.

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 Deuteronomy 15:11

Galatians 6:10 focuses on doing good "especially unto them who are of the household of faith," whereas Deuteronomy 15:11 emphasizes generosity broadly to the poor as part of societal obligation, without prioritizing believers.

Deuteronomy 15:11: For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-35

Galatians 6:10 emphasizes particular regard to the household of faith when doing good, while Luke 6:27-35 emphasizes love and goodness towards all people, including those who may not reciprocate or show enmity.

Luke 6:27-35: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

Some people might see a conflict between Galatians 6:10 and other parts of the Bible that focus on faith over good deeds. For example, while Galatians 6:10 encourages doing good to everyone, other verses might emphasize that faith, not just actions, is what truly matters for salvation. This seems to suggest different focuses: one on actions and another on faith. However, many theologians believe these ideas are complementary rather than contradictory.

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