Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, people who do wrong things like being greedy, stealing, or worshiping other gods are everywhere in the world, and it's impossible to avoid them completely unless you leave the world. Instead, Christians should be careful and wise about how they interact with such people, while staying true to their own values.

1 Corinthians 5:10: Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-11

Contradicts by showing Jesus eating with publicans and sinners, implying association is acceptable.

Matthew 9:10-11: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

Contradiction with Luke 7:34

Contradicts by describing Jesus being called a friend of publicans and sinners, suggesting acceptance of socializing with them.

Luke 7:34: The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Contradiction with Mark 2:16-17

Contradicts by depicting Jesus explaining that he came to call sinners, not avoid them, suggesting interaction is necessary.

Mark 2:16-17: And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?

Contradiction with John 17:15

Contradicts by praying not for removal from the world, but protection from evil, implying coexistence with sinners.

John 17:15: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Contradiction with Luke 15:1-2

Contradicts by showing Jesus welcoming and eating with sinners, indicating fellowship rather than avoidance.

Luke 15:1-2: Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

Contradiction with Romans 14:1

Contradicts by urging acceptance of the weak in faith, implying inclusion rather than exclusion.

Romans 14:1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations. [not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts]
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