Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 15:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 15:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus appeared to him as well, even though he felt a bit like he wasn't supposed to be there at that time. Paul means he was a bit surprised and felt special that Jesus showed himself to him too.

1 Corinthians 15:8: And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. [one...: or, an abortive]

Contradiction with Acts 1:9

This verse describes Jesus being taken up into heaven and no further appearances on earth are noted, potentially conflicting with Paul's claim of having seen Jesus.

Acts 1:9: And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Contradiction with Acts 9:3-5

Describes a vision of Jesus, not a physical presence, which some might argue is different from the post-resurrection appearances to the apostles.

Acts 9:3-5: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:1

Mentions Paul as an apostle called by Jesus Christ, which some could see as conflicting with 1 Corinthians 15:8's context where Paul places himself as the "last" to have seen Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:1: Paul, called [to be] an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes [our] brother,

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1-2

States that God has now spoken through His Son, implying the finality of revelation through Jesus, possibly raising questions about post-resurrection appearances directly to individuals like Paul.

Hebrews 1:1-2: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:1

This is Paul asserting his apostleship by claiming he has seen Jesus Christ, which some may interpret as inconsistent with the implied rarity or finality of such appearances in 1 Corinthians 15:8.

1 Corinthians 9:1: Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?
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