Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God gives special gifts to people through the Holy Spirit. Some people get the gift of wisdom to make good choices, while others get the gift of knowledge to understand things better.

1 Corinthians 12:8: For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse states that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask, implying accessibility to wisdom for all, while 1 Corinthians 12:8 suggests that wisdom is given only to some as a special gift.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

This verse indicates that the Lord gives wisdom universally, contrasting with the idea in 1 Corinthians 12:8 that wisdom is a selective gift.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:3

This verse emphasizes that all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, suggesting a completeness and availability for all believers, which contrasts with the selective distribution in 1 Corinthians 12:8.

Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]
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