Contradiction with John 8:32
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." This verse emphasizes freedom through truth, not servitude as in 1 Corinthians 9:19.
John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." This highlights Christian liberty rather than becoming a servant.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Romans 6:18
"Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness." The focus here is on servitude to righteousness, not to others.
Romans 6:18: Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:11
"But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." Though it seems similar, the context differs with a focus on greatness through service, whereas 1 Corinthians 9:19 is service to win more people.
Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:16
"As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God." Contrasts freedom used for serving God, differing from being servant to all men.
1 Peter 2:16: As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. [using: Gr. having]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." This indicates serving God over serving men.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:23-24
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." This suggests working for God rather than being servant to people.
Colossians 3:23-24: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in this verse could arise from the idea of becoming like others to influence them, which might be seen as insincere or manipulative. This could conflict with values of honesty and authenticity, where being true to oneself is prioritized over changing behavior to fit in or gain influence.