Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 2:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 2:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 2:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he wanted the people to know that his words and teachings were not just fancy or smart, but were powerful because God was helping him. He showed that what he said came from the Holy Spirit, not just from his own thinking.

1 Corinthians 2:4: And my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [enticing: or, persuasible]

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Moses expresses inadequacy in speech, while 1 Corinthians 2:4 speaks of not using enticing words.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Isaiah 50:4

Describes God giving eloquent speech to His servant, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:4 emphasizes plain speech.

Isaiah 50:4: The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to [him that is] weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

Contradiction with Acts 18:24

Apollos is described as eloquent in speech, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 2:4's focus on simplicity.

Acts 18:24: And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, [and] mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:19-20

Promises Spirit-led speech, potentially contrasting with the non-reliance on persuasive words in 1 Corinthians 2:4.

Matthew 10:19-20: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
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