Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 7:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 7:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 7:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is giving advice to help people, not to make their lives harder, but so they can focus on God without getting sidetracked. He wants them to be able to think about God more easily.

1 Corinthians 7:35: And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse suggests to take no thought for tomorrow, while 1 Corinthians 7:35 focuses on attending upon the Lord without distraction, implying mindful preparation.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:7

This verse encourages enjoying life, which contrasts with the call for undivided devotion in 1 Corinthians 7:35.

Ecclesiastes 9:7: Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:12

The verse supports extreme dedication to God through celibacy, which can contradict personal freedom discussed in 1 Corinthians 7:35.

Matthew 19:12: For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus offers rest for the weary, which contrasts the diligent effort urged in 1 Corinthians 7:35.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Luke 12:22

Here, Jesus instructs not to worry about life, which contrasts the focus required as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 7:35.

Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
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