Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 7:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 7:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 7:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, getting married is not wrong and doesn't make you bad, even if you're marrying for the first time. But he warns that being married might bring some problems, and he wants to save you from those.

1 Corinthians 7:28: But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:14

This verse encourages young women to marry, which contradicts 1 Corinthians 7:28's perspective on marriage not being without trouble.

1 Timothy 5:14: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. [to speak...: Gr. for their railing]

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

This verse promotes the union of marriage and the concept of two becoming one flesh, contradicting the notion of trouble in marriage suggested in 1 Corinthians 7:28.

Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22

This verse states finding a wife is finding a good thing and obtaining favor from the Lord, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 7:28's view on the challenges of marriage.

Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4

This verse holds marriage in honor and the marital bed undefiled, which may contradict the implication of trouble in marriage from 1 Corinthians 7:28.

Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in the idea that marriage is both a blessing and a potential source of trouble or distress. This can be confusing because marriage is often viewed as a positive and fulfilling commitment, yet the verse suggests that it might bring difficulties, which seems to conflict with the positive perception of marriage.

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