Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 6:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 6:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 6:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everyone should focus on doing their own work well, so they can feel proud of what they have done all by themselves, without comparing to others.

Galatians 6:4: But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:7

This verse questions what makes someone different or superior, contradicting the idea of taking pride in one's own work using personal comparisons as in Galatians 6:4.

1 Corinthians 4:7: For who maketh thee to differ [from another]? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive [it], why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received [it]? [maketh...: Gr. distinguisheth thee]

Contradiction with Romans 12:3

This verse advises not to think of oneself more highly than one should, contradicting the notion of glorying in personal achievements emphasized in Galatians 6:4.

Romans 12:3: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. [soberly: Gr. to sobriety]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Advises doing nothing from selfish ambition or conceit and highlights humility, which contradicts taking pride in one's own work as suggested in Galatians 6:4.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:12

Speaks against comparing oneself with others, contradicting the idea of personal examination and boasting mentioned in Galatians 6:4.

2 Corinthians 10:12: For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. [are...: or, understand it not]

Contradiction with James 4:16

Condemns boastful pride, contradicting the concept of rejoicing in oneself alone presented in Galatians 6:4.

James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
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