Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is very special because He shows us how strong and wise God is, and this is true for everyone, no matter where they come from. Jesus helps people understand God's power and wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:24: But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

Contradiction with John 1:14

John 1:14 speaks of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, emphasizing Jesus' humanity and divinity in a way that contrasts with Paul’s notion of Christ as pure power and wisdom.

John 1:14: And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Contradiction with Mark 6:3

Mark 6:3 refers to Jesus as "the carpenter," which emphasizes his humble, human occupation, contrasting with the depiction of divine wisdom and power in 1 Corinthians 1:24.

Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. [offended: scandalized in, or, by him]

Contradiction with Luke 2:52

In Luke 2:52, it talks about Jesus increasing in wisdom, suggesting growth in wisdom, which contrasts with the depiction of intrinsic divine wisdom and power in 1 Corinthians 1:24.

Luke 2:52: And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. [stature: or, age]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:55

Matthew 13:55 refers to Jesus as the carpenter’s son, emphasizing his ordinary human lineage, which contrasts with the representation of Christ as divine power and wisdom.

Matthew 13:55: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:8

Hebrews 5:8 states that Christ learned obedience through suffering, suggesting growth and change, which contrasts with the unchanging embodiment of wisdom and power in 1 Corinthians 1:24.

Hebrews 5:8: Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
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