Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling people not to bother him anymore because he has been through hard times for Jesus, and these are like special marks or badges that show he belongs to Jesus. It's like when someone has a medal for being brave.

Galatians 6:17: From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:30

Unlike Galatians 6:17 where Paul emphasizes bearing the marks of Jesus, here Paul speaks about glorying in his infirmities, focusing more on personal weaknesses rather than marks connected to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:30: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Galatians 6:17 implies a definitive stance against further trouble, whereas Matthew 5:39 teaches to turn the other cheek, suggesting a more passive approach to adversity rather than asserting finality.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:4-7

While Galatians 6:17 speaks of the physical marks of Christ as a form of spiritual identity, Philippians 3:4-7 reflects Paul's disregard for physical or earthly attributes he could 'trust' in, suggesting a different focus than physical marks.

Philippians 3:4-7: Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:11-13

In Galatians 6:17, Paul presents a position of not wanting further trouble, yet here Paul describes ongoing suffering, showing a contrast in persistence through tribulations.

1 Corinthians 4:11-13: Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;

Contradiction with Romans 8:18

Galatians 6:17 expresses a closing of further trouble because of bearing Christ's marks, but Romans 8:18 focuses on present sufferings not being worth comparing with future glory, which implies endurance rather than closure.

Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
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