Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus states His purpose is not to bring peace, but a sword, implying conflict rather than pleasing everyone.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
Paul questions if he seeks to please men, stating that if he sought to please men, he would not be a servant of Christ, which contradicts the idea of pleasing all men.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with Luke 6:26
Jesus warns against being universally spoken well of, suggesting suspicion of pleasing everyone.
Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Contradiction with John 15:19
Jesus indicates that those belonging to the world would be loved by it, contrasting with trying to please all men.
John 15:19: If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between seeking to please everyone in "1 Corinthians 10:33" and other biblical teachings that prioritize obeying God over pleasing people. For example, verses like Galatians 1:10 emphasize that you shouldn't try to please people if it means not being true to God. The conflict is between being considerate of others and staying true to one's faith principles even if it's unpopular.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in that verse could be the challenge of balancing personal beliefs with seeking the approval of others. It might seem inconsistent to prioritize pleasing everyone if it means compromising one's own values or convictions. This could lead to situations where what pleases one person may not please another, creating a conflict in trying to satisfy all parties.