Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 14:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 14:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 14:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if God shares something special with a person sitting and listening, the first person should wait quietly and let the new message be shared. This way, everyone can learn and understand better.

1 Corinthians 14:30: If [any thing] be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse contradicts 1 Corinthians 14:30 by prohibiting women from teaching or holding authority over men, while 1 Corinthians 14:30 implies the openness of sharing revelations.

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 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse contradicts 1 Corinthians 14:30 by instructing women to be silent in churches, which conflicts with the participation implied in sharing revelations.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Paradox #1

The verse encourages order in worship by suggesting that if someone receives a revelation, others should listen. A potential contradiction could be with the idea of continuous revelation. Some might argue that this could conflict with the belief that the Bible is the complete and final revelation. If new revelations are possible, it might challenge the idea that the Bible is a closed canon.

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