Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 11:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 11:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 11:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, people in the church are not getting along and are arguing with each other, and he has heard about it and thinks it might be true. He feels sad that they are not working together as friends should.

1 Corinthians 11:18: For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. [divisions: or, schisms]

Contradiction with James 3:16

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work, suggesting that divisions are harmful and contrary to the fellowship implied in 1 Corinthians 11:18.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, which contradicts the divisions mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11:18.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:15

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another, highlighting the destructive nature of divisions contrary to the assembly in 1 Corinthians 11:18.

Galatians 5:15: But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, which contradicts the divisions spoken of in 1 Corinthians 11:18.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:25

Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand, emphasizing the negative outcome of divisions as opposed to the implication of unity in 1 Corinthians 11:18.

Matthew 12:25: And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
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