Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 13:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 13:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 13:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this means that we should not be happy when bad things happen, but we should be happy when people are honest and good. It's like cheering for what is right and true, not for what is wrong.

1 Corinthians 13:6: Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; [in the truth: or, with the truth]

Contradiction with Psalm 5:5

This verse states, "The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity," implying a sentiment of rejection rather than rejoicing.

Psalm 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:5

"Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished." This suggests rejoicing in others' misfortunes, which contrasts with the concept of rejoicing only in the truth.

Proverbs 17:5: Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:11

"Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him." This implies a situation where there is no rejoicing in truth for the wicked, contradicting the essence of 1 Corinthians 13:6.

Isaiah 3:11: Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. [given...: Heb. done to him]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

"Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live." This indicates no rejoicing in the downfall of the wicked, which can be seen as a contradiction to the sentiment of rejoicing in truth.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Micah 7:8

"Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me." Here, there is an implication of enemies rejoicing, presenting a contrast to rejoicing in truth.

Micah 7:8: Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me.
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