Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 6:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 6:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 6:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God loves you so much that He paid a big price for you, like a special gift. So, use your body and mind to make God happy and show how much you love Him back.

1 Corinthians 6:20: For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Contradiction with Romans 14:7

This verse states that "none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself," which can contradict the notion of being individually "bought with a price".

Romans 14:7: For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This verse speaks about the liberty and freedom in Christ, which could contradict the idea of being "bought" as it implies ownership, contrasting with freedom.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:18-19

This verse talks about being redeemed, not with perishable things, but with precious blood, which complements rather than contradicts; however, different interpretations center on the distinction between redemption and being 'owned'.

1 Peter 1:18-19: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers;

Contradiction with Romans 8:2

Discusses the "law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus" freeing us, which can be viewed as conflicting with the idea of being under another's ownership or purchase.

Romans 8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

"Ye cannot serve God and mammon" implies a singular devotion which may contrast with the notion of being bought, bringing a different perspective on spiritual allegiance.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction could be that the idea of being "bought with a price" might conflict with the belief in individual freedom and autonomy. This verse implies ownership or obligation, which could be seen as conflicting with the value some place on personal independence and self-governance.

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