Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 15:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 15:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if it were not true that God raised Jesus from the dead, then people telling this story would be lying about God. But Paul wants everyone to understand that Jesus really did come back to life, and that's why people can trust the story.

1 Corinthians 15:15: Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.

Contradiction with John 5:31

This verse suggests that if Jesus bears witness of himself, his witness is not considered true, which contradicts Paul's assertion that the apostles are true witnesses of God.

John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:5

This verse states that a faithful witness will not lie, indirectly questioning the validity if the witnesses mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:15 are considered false.

Proverbs 14:5: A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Contradiction with Acts 5:39

This verse implies that if a work is of God, it cannot be overthrown, which could contradict if the resurrection is seen as a human or false testimony.

Acts 5:39: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:5

Jesus warns about many coming in his name, claiming false messages, which could be seen as opposing any message about Jesus including the resurrection.

Matthew 24:5: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Contradiction with Mark 14:56

This verse mentions false witnessing against Jesus during his trial; raising questions about witness reliability regarding divine matters.

Mark 14:56: For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:10

States that he who does not believe God has made him a liar, suggesting a contradiction if one believes the witness about the resurrection is not of God.

1 John 5:10: He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
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