Contradiction with Romans 3:24
This verse states that justification is freely given, implying it is without struggles or efforts, contrary to "labored more abundantly" mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:10.
Romans 3:24: Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Contradiction with Philippians 2:13
This verse suggests that it is God who works in believers both to will and to work for His good pleasure, whereas 1 Corinthians 15:10 highlights personal labor through grace.
Philippians 2:13: For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize salvation and grace as gifts from God, not a result of works, which can appear to conflict with the emphasis on laboring in 1 Corinthians 15:10.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse emphasizes that justification is not by works of the law, seemingly opposing the notion of abundant labor mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:10.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
This verse underscores that salvation is not according to works, contrasting with the personal effort highlighted through grace in 1 Corinthians 15:10.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse might stem from the idea of grace versus effort. On one hand, it emphasizes God's grace as the reason for achievements, which suggests that personal effort isn't what leads to success. On the other hand, it also acknowledges hard work. This could create confusion about whether achievements are due to divine grace or personal effort.