Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 2:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 2:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 2:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying that God and the people saw how he and his friends behaved in a good and fair way. They tried hard to do the right things when they were with the people who believed in Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:10: Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse states that all have sinned, which contrasts with 1 Thessalonians 2:10, where Paul claims their behavior was holy and blameless.

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

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

This verse discusses Paul's struggle with doing what he does not want to do, which contradicts his claim of holy behavior in 1 Thessalonians 2:10.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

It mentions that claiming sinlessness is self-deception, contradicting the claim of blamelessness in 1 Thessalonians 2:10.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Advises not to judge others, which may challenge the self-assessment in 1 Thessalonians 2:10 of being blameless among others.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Mark 10:18

Jesus states that no one is good except God, contradicting any human claim of blamelessness like in 1 Thessalonians 2:10.

Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.
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