Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 10:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 10:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 10:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person who wrote this letter, it means we should care about how others feel and not just think about ourselves. We should make choices that are kind and respectful to the people around us.

1 Corinthians 10:29: Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another [man's] conscience?

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

This verse emphasizes individual conviction in moral decisions, while 1 Corinthians 10:29 focuses on considering the conscience of others.

Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

This verse claims nothing is unclean in itself, opposing 1 Corinthians 10:29, which considers the perception of others regarding what is not inherently wrong.

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:13

Encourages using freedom responsibly, which may contrast with setting aside one's liberty in consideration of another's conscience as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 10:29.

Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Suggests not letting others judge on matters of eating or drinking, which is contrary to the caution towards others' conscience in 1 Corinthians 10:29.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:9

Encourages limiting personal freedom for the sake of others, seemingly in line initially but contrasts through its greater emphasis on the freedom versus 1 Corinthians 10:29's focus on external perception.

1 Corinthians 8:9: But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. [liberty: or, power]
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