Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling Christians that one day, believers will help God make decisions about the world. Since they will do big things like that later, they should be able to handle little problems now.

1 Corinthians 6:2: Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, which could be seen as contradictory to the saints judging the world as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 6:2.

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

Contradiction with James 4:12

This verse states that there is one lawgiver and judge, suggesting that humans should not assume this role, conflicting with the idea of saints judging the world.

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

Contradiction with Romans 14:10

This verse questions why we judge each other, implying that judgment is reserved for God, which contradicts the notion of saints judging the world.

Romans 14:10: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Contradiction with John 5:22

This verse says the Father judges no one and has committed all judgment to the Son, which contrasts with saints participating in judgment.

John 5:22: For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

Contradiction with Romans 2:1

This warns against judging others because all are guilty of the same things, which challenges the ability of saints to judge righteously.

Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction in how Christians are told not to judge others in some parts of the Bible, yet this verse suggests they will judge the world. The inconsistency lies in balancing not judging with the responsibility of judgment.

Paradox #2

The verse suggests that believers will judge the world, which can conflict with the idea of not judging others. This may seem inconsistent with teachings that emphasize leaving judgment to God and encouraging humility.

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