Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:28
This verse highlights distinct roles and gifts in the church given by God, suggesting specificity in roles, as opposed to the broader service roles indicated in 1 Corinthians 3:5.
1 Corinthians 12:28: And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. [diversities: or, kinds]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:11
This verse lists specific offices such as apostles and prophets, contrasting with the notion of servants being equally appointed.
Ephesians 4:11: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Contradiction with Galatians 1:1
This verse emphasizes Paul's calling as an apostle not from men, contrasting with the shared recognition of service roles in 1 Corinthians 3:5.
Galatians 1:1: Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-28
These verses speak of God choosing the lowly and despised, suggesting a divine hierarchy that may contradict the equal servant role presented in 1 Corinthians 3:5.
1 Corinthians 1:26-28: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:
Contradiction with Romans 12:4-5
These verses emphasize diverse functions within the body of Christ, which could contrast with the uniformity suggested in 1 Corinthians 3:5.
Romans 12:4-5: For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: