Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 4:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 4:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 4:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he plans to visit soon if God wants him to, and when he does, he will see who is really powerful, not just who talks big. It's like he's saying that actions are more important than just words.

1 Corinthians 4:19: But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

This verse emphasizes human inability to determine future actions, whereas 1 Corinthians 4:19 expresses Paul's intent to visit Corinthians soon.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises against boasting about future plans because one does not know what the day will bring, which contrasts with Paul's definite statement of his plans in 1 Corinthians 4:19.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, implying unpredictability and reliance on God's provision, conflicting with Paul's assertion of his future visit.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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