Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should not brag about anything except Jesus dying on the cross for us. It's like saying the world’s bad things don't control us anymore because of Him.

Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

This verse advises boasting in understanding and knowing God, which underscores the basis of knowledge and righteousness, contrasting with Galatians 6:14 that emphasizes boasting only in the cross of Christ.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:31

This verse encourages boasting in the Lord, which might seem partially aligned with Galatians 6:14, but it can contradict if interpreted as all types of boasting, not solely focusing on the cross.

1 Corinthians 1:31: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:17

Similar to 1 Corinthians 1:31, this encourages boasting in the Lord generally, without the specific mention of the cross as in Galatians 6:14.

2 Corinthians 10:17: But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
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