Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 14:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 14:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 14:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, love is the most important thing to chase after, and it's good to want special gifts from God, but the best gift is to be able to share messages from God with others.

1 Corinthians 14:1: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual [gifts], but rather that ye may prophesy.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse discourages the public display of spiritual gifts for recognition, while 1 Corinthians 14:1 encourages pursuing gifts like prophecy.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with James 1:26

Criticizes uncontrolled speech, which can be seen as contradicting the pursuit of prophecy and speaking in tongues encouraged in 1 Corinthians 14:1.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse limits women from teaching or having authority in the church, which can be seen as contradicting the active pursuit of prophecy.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises to be not hasty in uttering things before God, contrasting with the active pursuit of speaking gifts like prophecy in public worship as advocated in 1 Corinthians 14:1.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
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