Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if it's the right thing for him to do, he will go with the other people to help out. He wants to do good things and travel with them if it helps everyone.

1 Corinthians 16:4: And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse emphasizes man’s planning is guided by the Lord, contrasting with the decision-making autonomy suggested in 1 Corinthians 16:4.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

It underscores that man's way is not in himself, contrary to the discretionary judgment implied in 1 Corinthians 16:4.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Highlights dependence on God's will for future actions, unlike 1 Corinthians 16:4 which discusses contingent plans based on Paul's discretion.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Emphasizes God's ways and thoughts being higher than man's, differing from the human planning and willingness aspect in 1 Corinthians 16:4.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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