Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 4:4

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

According to Paul, even if I think I've done nothing wrong, that doesn't make me right; only God can judge me.

1 Corinthians 4:4: For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. [know: or, I am not conscious of any fault]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:20

This verse states that God is greater than our heart and knows all things, which suggests that self-assessment can be flawed, whereas 1 Corinthians 4:4 suggests a clean conscience is enough proof of innocence.

1 John 3:20: For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse indicates that the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, implying that one cannot fully trust their own conscience, contrasting with the confidence in conscience in 1 Corinthians 4:4.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

This verse warns against trusting one's own heart, which contradicts 1 Corinthians 4:4's implication that a clear conscience can affirm one's righteousness.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

Here, Jesus declares that not everyone who calls Him 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, indicating that self-perception of righteousness can be misguided, conflicting with 1 Corinthians 4:4's emphasis on personal conscience.

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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