Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling the people not to fight about which teacher they follow, like Paul, Apollos, or Cephas, because they should all be following Jesus together. This means they should focus on being united as one group who believes in Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:12: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

1 Corinthians 1:12 describes divisions among believers, while Matthew 23:8 emphasizes unity by stating, "for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren," advocating against such divisions.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

1 Corinthians 1:12 highlights people rallying behind different leaders, whereas Galatians 3:28 promotes equality and unity in Christ, saying there is neither "Jew nor Greek, bond nor free, male nor female."

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:2

1 Corinthians 1:12 addresses divisions, in contrast, Philippians 2:2 urges believers to be "likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."

Philippians 2:2: Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, [being] of one accord, of one mind.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:4-6

1 Corinthians 1:12 shows allegiance to different leaders, while Ephesians 4:4-6 stresses unity by saying there is "one body, and one Spirit...One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all."

Ephesians 4:4-6: [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

Contradiction with John 17:21

1 Corinthians 1:12 illustrates separation among believers, contrary to John 17:21's prayer for believers "that they all may be one," emphasizing unity as Jesus is with the Father.

John 17:21: That they all may be one; as thou, Father, [art] in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
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