Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 11:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 11:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 11:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people were eating all their food before others got any, so some were hungry and some ate too much and got drunk, which wasn't fair or kind. Paul is reminding them to share so everyone can eat together nicely.

1 Corinthians 11:21: For in eating every one taketh before [other] his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:20-21

These verses advise against being among winebibbers and gluttonous eaters, emphasizing moderation, which contrasts with the disorderly conduct during the Lord's Supper mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11:21.

Proverbs 23:20-21: Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: [of flesh: Heb. of their flesh]

Contradiction with Romans 13:13

This verse calls for living honestly, not in rioting and drunkenness, which contradicts the behavior of some Corinthians who were getting drunk at the Lord's Supper.

Romans 13:13: Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [honestly: or, decently]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse advises not to be drunk with wine, which contrasts with the issue of overindulgence in wine during the gatherings described in 1 Corinthians 11:21.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
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