Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everyone in the church has different jobs or ways to help, but they all serve the same God. It's like how a team has different players, but they all play for the same team to win.

1 Corinthians 12:5: And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. [administrations: or, ministries]

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, suggesting that works (or differences in administrations) are crucial, potentially contradicting the idea of diversity in ministries as given by the same Lord in 1 Corinthians 12:5.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Here, doing the will of the Father is emphasized as more crucial than simply prophesying or performing works in His name, which may imply a different understanding of service compared to 1 Corinthians 12:5.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse suggests there are no distinctions among believers in Christ, which could be seen as contradicting the acknowledgment of diverse administrations in 1 Corinthians 12:5.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 12:4-5

While emphasizing unity in purpose, this passage could be seen as contradicting by suggesting that different administrations aren't as significant, focusing instead on many members forming one body.

Romans 12:4-5: For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
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