Contradiction with James 2:17
This verse states that faith without works is dead, suggesting that mere faith or abilities are insufficient without actions, opposing the idea in 1 Corinthians 13:2 that one can have faith to move mountains yet be nothing without charity (love).
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse highlights that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but only those who do the will of God, suggesting the importance of action and behavior over faith alone, contrasting with the emphasis on love in 1 Corinthians 13:2.
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 1 John 3:18
This verse emphasizes love in action and truth rather than just words, suggesting that love must be demonstrated through actions, which could imply that just having faith and not showing love through actions is insufficient, aligning with but also adding complexity to 1 Corinthians 13:2's message.
1 John 3:18: My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:6
It states that in Christ, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts, but only faith working through love, suggesting that faith must be demonstrated through loving actions, which could argue against having faith without love as noted in 1 Corinthians 13:2.
Galatians 5:6: For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:20
This verse states the kingdom of God is not just talk but power, suggesting that faith and abilities must be accompanied by effective action, which could contrast with having faith without love as insufficient in 1 Corinthians 13:2.
1 Corinthians 4:20: For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
Contradiction with James 1:22
This verse advises being doers of the word and not hearers only, implying that action is what validates faith, which contrasts the idea of possessing profound faith without requisite love in 1 Corinthians 13:2.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be that someone might have great knowledge and faith but still lack love, which is presented as essential. This could suggest a conflict between having impressive abilities or understanding and lacking the most important moral value, which is love.