Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he heard from Chloe's family that the people in the church were arguing and not getting along with each other. He wanted to help them stop fighting and be friends again.

1 Corinthians 1:11: For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them [which are of the house] of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Corinthians 1:11 speaks of contentions among believers, while Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies and prayers for those who persecute, promoting peace over division.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with John 13:34-35

Jesus commands to love one another, a concept that contradicts the discord and divisions mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

John 13:34-35: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advocates for living peaceably with all men, in contrast to the contentions noted in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Encourages believers to act in humility and avoid strife, which contradicts the presence of contentions referenced in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3

Exhorts to maintain unity in the Spirit through the bond of peace, which opposes the disputes mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

Highlights the fruit of the Spirit, including peace and gentleness, conflicting with the quarrels in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Colossians 3:13-14

Urges forgiveness and love as a bond of perfection, contradicting the divisions pointed out in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

Colossians 3:13-14: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:8-9

Calls for unity of mind and brotherly love, which are contrary to the contentions in 1 Corinthians 1:11.

1 Peter 3:8-9: Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous: [love as: or, loving to the]

Contradiction with James 3:16-17

Warns that envy and strife lead to confusion, contrasting with the wisdom from above described as peaceable, conflicting with 1 Corinthians 1:11.

James 3:16-17: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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