Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God wants people who tell others about Jesus to get what they need from sharing His message. This means they can receive help, like food and money, so they can keep talking about God's love.

1 Corinthians 9:14: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

This verse suggests giving freely without expecting payment, contradicting the principle of support for those preaching the gospel mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:14.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with Acts 3:6

Peter, stating "Silver and gold have I none," seems to dismiss monetary compensation for spiritual work, which contrasts with the support for gospel preachers suggested in 1 Corinthians 9:14.

Acts 3:6: Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Paul mentions working night and day to not be a burden, suggesting self-sustenance rather than relying on others for livelihood, conflicting with the directive in 1 Corinthians 9:14.

1 Thessalonians 2:9: For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:8

Paul emphasizes laboring and working for one's needs, which contrasts with accepting means for living from preaching as suggested in 1 Corinthians 9:14.

2 Thessalonians 3:8: Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
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