Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 11:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 11:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 11:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the writer of the book, he is telling the people that they should eat and drink at home instead of being rude and unfair to others at church. He is not happy with them because they are not being nice to those who don't have much.

1 Corinthians 11:22: What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise [you] not. [have not: or, are poor?]

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

Contrary to reprimanding public gatherings for meals, this verse affirms the value of gathering together in Jesus' name.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Contradiction with Acts 2:46

While 1 Corinthians 11:22 criticizes communal meals in church, this verse celebrates daily communal meals with gladness and singleness of heart.

Acts 2:46: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [from...: or, at home]

Contradiction with Romans 14:3

The verse advises not to despise or judge one another over eating practices, contradicting the judgment seen in 1 Corinthians 11:22.

Romans 14:3: Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This verse advises against passing judgment over eating or drinking, conflicting with the judgmental tone of 1 Corinthians 11:22.

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]

Paradox #1

The verse highlights issues of inequality and discrimination within a community gathering, which can conflict with the broader biblical teachings of love, equality, and unity among believers. It points out selfish behaviors that go against the idea of caring for one another and sharing equally.

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