Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 1:8

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

According to Paul, the author of the book, people everywhere were hearing about how much the Thessalonians loved God. Because they shared God’s message so well, Paul didn’t need to tell others in those areas about it.

1 Thessalonians 1:8: For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

It advises against public displays of faith for self-glorification, contrasting with the notion of faith being widely proclaimed.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with James 2:24

Emphasizes justification by works, which could contradict the emphasis on faith alone being proclaimed.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:18

Suggests that commendation should come from God, not from the spreading of one's own faith by others.

2 Corinthians 10:18: For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:20

Encourages maturity in understanding, which can be seen as conflicting with simply spreading faith without depth.

1 Corinthians 14:20: Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. [men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Indicates that merely saying "Lord, Lord" is insufficient, which can contrast with the mere proclamation of faith.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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