Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 13:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 13:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 13:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, love is about being kind and not being rude or selfish. It means staying calm, not getting angry quickly, and not thinking bad thoughts about others.

1 Corinthians 13:5: Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

Suggests that love includes correction and discipline, which could be seen as provocation or thinking evil.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

Lists things God hates, which could be viewed as indirectly contradicting the idea of not thinking evil.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

The "eye for an eye" principle supports retribution, which conflicts with not seeking one's own or thinking evil.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Psalm 18:27

God humbles the haughty in spirit, an action that could be interpreted as seeking one's own way.

Psalm 18:27: For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

Contradiction with Psalm 78:65-66

Describes God awakening as if from sleep to smite enemies, suggesting provoked anger.

Psalm 78:65-66: Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, [and] like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:10

God repays those who hate Him to their face, implying seeking vengeance.

Deuteronomy 7:10: And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

States there's a time to love and hate, which includes thinking of evil.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus said he came to bring not peace, but a sword, suggesting division could be sought after.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in 1 Corinthians 13:5 is that it encourages not keeping a record of wrongs, which can conflict with the need for accountability and justice. Forgiving without acknowledgment of wrongdoing might seem unfair to those who have been wronged.

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