Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 8:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 8:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 8:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, what we eat doesn't make us closer to God or make us better or worse. It's more important to think about our actions and how they show love and care for others.

1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

This verse implies that the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, aligning rather than contradicting with the broader context of 1 Corinthians 8:8 about the irrelevance of food to God's acceptance.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

This verse says that what goes into someone's mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth does, which aligns rather than contradicts with 1 Corinthians 8:8.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

This verse states that everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, aligning rather than contradicting with the context of 1 Corinthians 8:8.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

This verse advises against letting anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, aligning rather than contradicting with the context of 1 Corinthians 8:8.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Paradox #1

The verse suggests that food does not bring us closer to God, which might seem to conflict with Old Testament laws that include dietary restrictions. These earlier laws implied that particular foods could affect one’s relationship with God. However, in the context of the New Testament and teachings of Jesus, this difference is often understood as a change in focus from external practices to inner faith.

Paradox #2

1 Corinthians 8:8 suggests that eating or not eating certain foods doesn't bring us closer to God. A potential contradiction could be that this idea might conflict with dietary laws and restrictions in other parts of the Bible, such as those in Leviticus, which prescribe certain eating rules for maintaining holiness. This could lead to confusion over whether religious laws should be strictly followed or if adherence to them is less important in one's relationship with God.

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