Contradiction with Galatians 6:2
This verse suggests bearing one another's burdens, while Galatians 6:5 states every man shall bear his own burden.
Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Contradiction with Romans 15:1
This verse indicates that we should bear the infirmities of the weak, implying shared responsibility.
Romans 15:1: We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:14
This verse encourages support for the weak, suggesting a collective duty rather than individual.
1 Thessalonians 5:14: Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men]. [exhort: or, beseech] [unruly: or, disorderly]
Contradiction with Philippians 2:4
This verse advises looking out for others’ needs, which contrasts with the self-responsibility theme in Galatians 6:5.
Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Paradox #1
Galatians 6:5 says "each one should carry their own load," which seems to conflict with Galatians 6:2, where it says to "carry each other's burdens." The contradiction lies in the tension between individual responsibility and communal support, suggesting both self-reliance and mutual aid.
Paradox #2
Galatians 6:5 might seem to conflict with the idea of community support found elsewhere in the Bible. While this verse suggests personal responsibility, other parts emphasize bearing each other's burdens. This could seem inconsistent because one promotes individual responsibility while the other encourages helping one another.