Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 12:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 12:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 12:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the author of the book, God gives different gifts to people through the Holy Spirit. Some people get strong belief and trust in God, while others get the special ability to heal people.

1 Corinthians 12:9: To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

Contradiction with Mark 6:5

This verse shows that even Jesus could not perform miracles in his hometown, implying a limitation in the distribution of the gifts of healing.

Mark 6:5: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed [them].

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:20

Paul leaves Trophimus sick, suggesting not all possess the gift of healing, which contrasts with the distribution of healing mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:9.

2 Timothy 4:20: Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

Contradiction with John 5:3-9

Jesus heals only one man at the pool, not all present, contradicting the idea of widespread distribution of healing gifts.

John 5:3-9: In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:27

Epaphroditus was sick nearly unto death, yet was healed by God's mercy, not specifically through the spiritual gift Paul speaks of.

Philippians 2:27: For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
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