Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 4:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 4:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 4:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people are acting too proud, thinking he won't visit them to see what they're doing.

1 Corinthians 4:18: Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse states "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall," which contradicts the arrogance mentioned in 1 Corinthians 4:18 by warning of its consequences.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:6

It says "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble," opposing the pride mentioned in 1 Corinthians 4:18 by highlighting divine resistance to the proud.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse advises to "be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble," challenging 1 Corinthians 4:18's mention of being puffed up with a call for humility.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23

States that "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit," thus contradicting the high-mindedness referenced in 1 Corinthians 4:18.

Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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