Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
States that it is not good for man to be alone, implying that marriage is favorable.
Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. [meet...: Heb. as before him]
Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6
Jesus emphasizes the union of marriage, suggesting it is a positive state of being.
Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:1-3
Warns against those who forbid marriage, indicating that marriage should not be avoided.
1 Timothy 4:1-3: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22
Declares finding a wife as finding a good thing, praising the state of marriage.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
Describes marriage as honorable, contrasting the notion that remaining unmarried is better.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Paradox #1
1 Corinthians 7:26 talks about staying as you are due to present troubles, which can be interpreted as encouraging people not to change their status or make significant life changes. A contradiction could arise if this advice is seen as conflicting with the idea of personal growth or progress. Some might feel it opposes the belief that people should strive for improvement and adapt to changing circumstances to better themselves or their situation.