Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
This verse states that God created humans in His own image, which emphasizes the inherent sanctity of the body, seemingly supporting rather than contradicting 1 Corinthians 6:15.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Romans 12:1
Encourages presenting one's body as a living sacrifice, which aligns with honoring the body as members of Christ from 1 Corinthians 6:15.
Romans 12:1: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:4
Indicates mutual bodily authority between spouses, which contrasts with the exclusive belonging to Christ emphasized in 1 Corinthians 6:15.
1 Corinthians 7:4: The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:19
Lists sins of the flesh like fornication, which aligns with 1 Corinthians 6:15's caution, rather than contradicting it.
Galatians 5:19: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:28
Warns against lustful intent, supporting the sanctity of the body similar to 1 Corinthians 6:15.
Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:30
States that believers are members of Christ's body, in agreement with the idea in 1 Corinthians 6:15.
Ephesians 5:30: For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:20-21
Discusses abandonment of worldly rules about the body, a different focus than 1 Corinthians 6:15 but not a contradiction.
Colossians 2:20-21: Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, [rudiments: or, elements]
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in how this verse addresses the idea of the body and its connection to Christ, particularly when considering other scriptures that discuss the nature of sin, bodily actions, or spiritual relationships. The potential conflict arises when trying to reconcile how physical actions impact the spiritual status of a believer, given that other passages reference the grace and forgiveness offered through faith in Christ, potentially leading to different interpretations of moral and spiritual accountability.