Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Samuel is telling the people that he has been honest and fair. He asks them if he has ever done anything wrong to anyone, like taking their animals or cheating them, and he promises to make it right if he did.

1 Samuel 12:3: Behold, here I [am]: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received [any] bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. [bribe: Heb. ransom] [to blind...: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:12

While 1 Samuel 12:3 speaks of Samuel's integrity, 1 Kings 6:12 emphasizes obedience to God's commandments over personal morality.

1 Kings 6:12: [Concerning] this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

1 Samuel 12:3 claims no wrongdone, yet Matthew 19:21 emphasizes the need for completeness by acts of charity, which Samuel does not mention.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

1 Samuel 12:3 implies Samuel is without fault, whereas Romans 3:23 asserts that all have sinned.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Philippians 3:12

While 1 Samuel 12:3 discusses Samuel being blameless, Philippians 3:12 states that no one has yet reached perfection.

Philippians 3:12: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Samuel claims integrity in 1 Samuel 12:3, but 1 John 1:8 suggests anyone claiming sinlessness is self-deceived.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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