Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, love is the most important thing and will always be there, even when things like telling the future, speaking in different languages, or knowing lots of facts go away. Love never stops and keeps on going forever.

1 Corinthians 13:8: Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. [fail: Gr. vanish away]

Contradiction with Matthew 24:35

This verse states that heaven and earth shall pass away, but Jesus' words shall not pass away, suggesting permanence in contrast to the idea of things ceasing.

Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

It asserts that there is a season and time for every purpose, implying that everything, including prophecies and knowledge, might have their destined time, contrary to being ended.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8

This verse declares that the word of our God shall stand forever, which contrasts with the notion of things failing or ceasing.

Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea that love never fails, which could conflict with real-life experiences where love does not always lead to positive outcomes or relationships can end despite love. This may seem inconsistent with the notion of love being the ultimate answer to problems.

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