Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that love is very strong and never gives up. It always trusts, hopes, and stays strong even when times are hard.

1 Corinthians 13:7: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

While 1 Corinthians 13:7 encourages bearing and believing all things, Proverbs 26:4 advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, implying limits to patience and belief.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

1 Corinthians 13:7 speaks to enduring and believing all for love, yet Matthew 10:34 mentions Jesus bringing a sword, not peace, suggesting division rather than unwavering endurance.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

1 Corinthians 13:7 emphasizes perpetual hope and endurance, but Ecclesiastes 3:8 highlights a time for love and a time for hate, showing cycles rather than a constant state.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 1:9

While 1 Corinthians 13:7 supports bearing and believing, Galatians 1:9 calls for not tolerating any gospel contrary to the one preached, suggesting limits to belief and endurance.

Galatians 1:9: As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

This verse advises testing the spirits to see if they are from God, in contrast to the notion of believing all things as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13:7.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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