Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 12:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 12:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 12:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everyone in a church should work together like parts of a body, taking care of each other so no one feels left out or divided. This means people should help and love one another equally.

1 Corinthians 12:25: That there should be no schism in the body; but [that] the members should have the same care one for another. [schism: or, division]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:19

This verse speaks of divisions must exist to show who has God's approval, contradicting the call for no schism in the body.

1 Corinthians 11:19: For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. [heresies: or, sects]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:35

Jesus speaks of setting a man against his father, implying division, which contradicts the call to unity in the body.

Matthew 10:35: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus states he came to bring division, not peace, contradicting the aim for unity and no division in 1 Corinthians 12:25.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with John 7:43

Division among people over Jesus shows the presence of schisms, contradicting the idea of no division in the body.

John 7:43: So there was a division among the people because of him.

Contradiction with Romans 16:17

This verse warns to mark those causing divisions, suggesting that divisions will occur, which contradicts desiring no schism as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:25.

Romans 16:17: Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
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