Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
1 Corinthians 1:7 suggests that the Corinthians are lacking no gift, indicating completeness, while Matthew 5:48 calls for perfection, suggesting an ongoing need for improvement and possibly lacking.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with James 1:4
1 Corinthians 1:7 implies they are complete in spiritual gifts, whereas James 1:4 emphasizes becoming perfect through patience and trials, indicating a process still in progress.
James 1:4: But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:12
Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:7 speaks of not lacking in any gift, yet in Philippians 3:12, he mentions not having already attained or being perfect, stressing an incomplete state.
Philippians 3:12: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
1 Corinthians 1:7 suggests completeness in gifts, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 highlights strength in weakness, potentially implying a lack or limitation as a context for grace.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:1
1 Corinthians 1:7 assumes completeness in gifts, but Hebrews 6:1 urges moving beyond foundational teachings toward perfection, indicating a lack needing development.
Hebrews 6:1: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, [principles...: or, word of the beginning of]