Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 29:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 29:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 29:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, the leaders and important people of Israel decided to give gifts happily and freely to help with a big project. They wanted to show their love and support for what was being built.

1 Chronicles 29:6: Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse advises against publically displaying and boasting about one's contributions, while 1 Chronicles 29:6 describes leaders willingly offering in public.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, which contrasts with the leaders' public offerings in 1 Chronicles 29:6 where they are honored for their giving.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Advises letting others praise one rather than self-praise, which contrasts with leaders publicly giving offerings in 1 Chronicles 29:6.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
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