Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 14:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 14:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 14:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should really want to tell others about what God says and should let people speak in other languages if they have that gift. Everyone should be open to these special abilities because they help the church learn and grow.

1 Corinthians 14:39: Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse instructs women to keep silent in churches, which may contradict the encouragement to covet prophetic gifts which could involve both men and women prophesying.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse states that women should not teach or have authority over men, potentially opposing the notion of prophesying in a church setting, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 14:39.

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