Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
While 1 Corinthians 3:17 warns of destruction for any who defile the temple of God, Matthew 5:9 promotes peace, suggesting reconciliation over punishment.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Luke 6:36
1 Corinthians 3:17 speaks of divine retribution for destroying God's temple, while Luke 6:36 encourages mercy, aligning more with forgiveness rather than destruction.
Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Contrasts the punishment for defiling God's temple in 1 Corinthians 3:17 by emphasizing forgiveness and caution against judgment.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Whereas 1 Corinthians 3:17 emphasizes destruction for wrongdoing, James 2:13 highlights mercy triumphing over judgment.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Contradicts the immediate destruction implied in 1 Corinthians 3:17 by stressing God's patience and desire for all to reach repentance rather than perish.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 1 Corinthians 3:17 could arise from the idea of God destroying those who harm His temple, which may seem inconsistent with teachings about God's mercy and forgiveness. Some might wonder how destruction aligns with a loving and forgiving God.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict could be related to the idea of valuing the physical body as sacred, which may clash with practices or beliefs that prioritize spiritual purity over physical well-being. This might conflict with lifestyles or teachings that don't emphasize care for the physical body as equally important.