Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 7:7

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

According to Paul, he wishes that everyone could be like him, but he knows that God gives different gifts to each person, so everyone is special in their own way.

1 Corinthians 7:7: For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:18

Explains that it is not good for man to be alone, which contrasts with Paul's preference for singleness in 1 Corinthians 7:7.

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 Proverbs 18:22

States that finding a wife is a good thing, which contradicts the notion that remaining unmarried, as Paul suggests in 1 Corinthians 7:7, is better.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Warns against forbidding marriage, which could be seen as contrary to Paul's implication that singleness is preferable in 1 Corinthians 7:7.

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 Hebrews 13:4

Declares marriage honorable, highlighting a positive view of marriage compared to Paul's suggestion for singleness in 1 Corinthians 7:7.

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