Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he's asking people to follow his example because he's trying to live like Jesus. He wants others to learn from the good things he does.

1 Corinthians 4:16: Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

This verse emphasizes that all are brethren and implies that there should not be one superior who others should imitate, contradicting the call to imitate Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:16.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:10

This verse instructs not to call anyone master except Christ, opposing the notion of having a specific earthly individual, like Paul, to follow.

Matthew 23:10: Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, [even] Christ.

Contradiction with James 3:1

This verse advises against many becoming teachers due to the stricter judgment, conflicting with the idea of following Paul as an example.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

This verse advises calling no one on earth father except God, which implies not setting one human as a leader or example over others.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
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