Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 5:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 5:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 5:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, even though he is not physically there, he feels like he is there in spirit and has already decided what is right or wrong about what someone did. Paul is saying he knows what is going on and cares about helping the people do the right thing.

1 Corinthians 5:3: For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, [concerning] him that hath so done this deed, [judged: or, determined]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises not to judge others, contradicting the judgment passed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 5:3.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:12

This verse states there is only one lawgiver and judge, which contrasts with Paul’s assertion of judgment in the earlier passage.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Romans 14:4

This verse questions who has the right to judge someone else's servant, in opposition to Paul’s judgment of the Corinthians’ actions.

Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
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