Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
This verse suggests that what enters the mouth does not defile a person, contradicting the emphasis on the body and consumption mentioned in 1 Corinthians 6:13.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Romans 14:20
This verse indicates that all food is clean, challenging the idea that specific dietary actions have moral implications for the body mentioned in 1 Corinthians 6:13.
Romans 14:20: For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed [are] pure; but [it is] evil for that man who eateth with offence.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:21-22
These verses imply a dismissal of rules about food and drink, contradicting the notion that the body is defined by its consumption as suggested in 1 Corinthians 6:13.
Colossians 2:21-22: (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus explains that food does not defile a person because it does not enter the heart but the stomach, contradicting 1 Corinthians 6:13's concern with the body's physical acts.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the way the verse addresses bodily needs and desires compared to other parts of the Bible that discuss the importance of the body as part of spiritual life. While this verse suggests that the body and its functions are temporary, other teachings emphasize treating the body as a temple. Balancing these ideas can be seen as inconsistent or contradictory.