Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, those who follow the rule of circumcision don't always follow other rules, but they want others to follow it so they can brag about it. They care more about showing off than truly doing what's right.

Galatians 6:13: For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states that he did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it, which contradicts the notion that following the law is not important.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Romans 3:31

This verse affirms the law, suggesting it is upheld through faith, which contrasts Galatians 6:13's critique of those who take pride in the law.

Romans 3:31: Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contradicting the idea that circumcision (a work of the law) is useless for salvation.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:3

Jesus instructs the people to observe what the Pharisees tell them from the law, contradicting the disregard of the law mentioned in Galatians 6:13.

Matthew 23:3: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Contradiction with Romans 7:12

It states that the law is holy, just, and good, which contradicts the negative view of focusing on law observances in Galatians 6:13.

Romans 7:12: Wherefore the law [is] holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
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