Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 7:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 7:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 7:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, people should stay as they are when they find God. If someone is already circumcised, they shouldn’t try to change it, and if they aren't, they shouldn't feel they have to be.

1 Corinthians 7:18: Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:6

Emphasizes that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value, focusing instead on faith.

Galatians 5:6: For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:15

States that in Christ, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation is what counts.

Galatians 6:15: For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Contradiction with Romans 2:25

Suggests that circumcision has value if one follows the law, seemingly conflicting with the idea of it being unimportant in 1 Corinthians 7:18.

Romans 2:25: For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

Contradiction with Acts 15:1

Describes how some preached that circumcision was necessary for salvation, which contradicts Paul's advice to remain as called.

Acts 15:1: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
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