Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 11:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 11:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 11:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if we look at what we do and make sure we're doing good things, then we won't get in trouble later. It's like checking your homework so the teacher won’t have to correct it.

1 Corinthians 11:31: For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises not to judge others, while 1 Corinthians 11:31 involves self-examination and judgment.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:11

This verse warns against speaking evil or judging others, contrasting the self-judgment aspect of 1 Corinthians 11:31.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Romans 14:4

This verse implies that judgment is God's domain, not ours, which seems to contrast with the call for self-judgment in 1 Corinthians 11:31.

Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This verse advises against letting others judge you in matters of religious observance, differing from the self-judgment in 1 Corinthians 11:31.

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 Matthew 7:3

This verse highlights the importance of addressing one's own faults before judging others, differing slightly from 1 Corinthians 11:31's emphasis on self-judgment.

Matthew 7:3: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
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