Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 3:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 3:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 3:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everything, like people and the world around us, life and even the future, belongs to you because you are connected to God. It means that God gives you everything you need, so you don’t have to worry.

1 Corinthians 3:22: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

Contradiction with Luke 9:25

This verse highlights the futility of gaining the whole world if one loses themselves, in contrast to 1 Corinthians 3:22, which suggests that all things are yours, including the world.

Luke 9:25: For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

This verse describes all human endeavors as "vanity" and "vexation of spirit," contradicting the notion in 1 Corinthians 3:22 that everything, even life and death, is beneficial and belongs to believers.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:26

Emphasizes the potential loss or damage to one's soul when gaining the world, contradicting 1 Corinthians 3:22, where all things, including the world, are suggested to benefit believers.

Matthew 16:26: For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15

Advises against loving the world or the things in the world, which contradicts the concept of 1 Corinthians 3:22 that the world is yours.

1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Declares friendship with the world as enmity with God, contrasting the idea in 1 Corinthians 3:22 that includes the world as part of what believers possess.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Paradox #1

1 Corinthians 3:22 speaks about everything belonging to the believer, including the world, life, death, the present, and the future. A contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of ownership or entitlement, as some might interpret this as promoting possessiveness over things that one should care for or share with others. This could conflict with values of humility and service.

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