Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 13:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 13:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 13:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we only know a little bit about everything right now, and when we try to share messages from God, we can only share a part of them. It's like having just a few pieces of a big puzzle, not the whole picture yet.

1 Corinthians 13:9: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:27

States that believers need not that any man teach them, suggesting complete rather than partial knowledge.

1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]

Contradiction with James 1:5

Promises that God gives wisdom generously to all without finding fault, implying full rather than partial understanding.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with John 16:13

Declares that the Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth, suggesting comprehensive knowledge.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:20

Affirms that believers have an anointing from the Holy One and know all things.

1 John 2:20: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

Contradiction with John 14:26

Asserts that the Holy Spirit will teach you all things, indicating full knowledge.

John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:16

Claims believers have the mind of Christ, suggesting complete understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:16: For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. [may: Gr. shall]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:2-3

Mentions that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, available to believers.

Colossians 2:2-3: That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
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