Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 1:9

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

According to Paul, the author of the book, he is happy because people stopped worshiping pretend gods and started loving the real God. Paul tells them that others see how they have changed and serve God faithfully now.

1 Thessalonians 1:9: For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands exclusive worship of God, whereas 1 Thessalonians 1:9 commends the Thessalonians for turning from idols to serve the living and true God, not necessarily contradicting but supporting monotheistic worship.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6

This verse affirms there is no God besides Yahweh, which aligns with 1 Thessalonians 1:9's view of idol rejection and exclusive worship of the true God.

Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:20-21

It warns against fellowship with demons through idol worship, resonating with 1 Thessalonians 1:9's turning from idols, reinforcing the message rather than contradicting it.

1 Corinthians 10:20-21: But I [say], that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
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