Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling the people to collect money to help others in need, just like he told the other churches to do. Paul wants everyone to share and be kind, so everyone has what they need.

1 Corinthians 16:1: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3-4

This verse suggests giving should be done in secret, whereas 1 Corinthians 16:1 implies organized public collection.

Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing treasures on earth, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 16:1 which involves laying aside funds.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

This verse encourages selling possessions and giving alms, differing from the structured saving plan in 1 Corinthians 16:1.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Acts 2:44-45

This verse describes having all things in common and distributing to each as needed, differing from setting aside individual contributions as in 1 Corinthians 16:1.

Acts 2:44-45: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
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