Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he couldn't talk to the people like they were grown-up Christians because they were still acting like babies when it came to understanding their faith. They needed to learn more about Jesus and behave more like Him.

1 Corinthians 3:1: And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, [even] as unto babes in Christ.

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:14

This verse suggests that strong meat is for those who are mature, contradicting the idea in 1 Corinthians 3:1, where Paul refers to the Corinthians as babes in Christ, only able to consume milk.

Hebrews 5:14: But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. [of full age: or, perfect] [use: or, an habit, or, perfection]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:20

This verse encourages believers to not be children in understanding, which contradicts with 1 Corinthians 3:1, where the Corinthians are described as immature in Christ.

1 Corinthians 14:20: Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. [men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age]
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