Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 16:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 16:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 16:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling the people in Corinth that he plans to visit them soon after he travels through a place called Macedonia. He wants them to know his plans so they can get ready to see him.

1 Corinthians 16:5: Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Contradicts the plans made for the future in 1 Corinthians 16:5 by stating one should not boast about tomorrow.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Contradicts the certainty of Paul's travel plans in 1 Corinthians 16:5 by highlighting the unpredictability of future plans.

James 4:13-14: 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:

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