Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians are always grateful to God because when people heard the message from them, they accepted it as God's true words and not just human words, and this message works wonderfully in those who believe it.

1 Thessalonians 2:13: For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse states that the heart is deceitful above all things, which may contradict the reception of the word as the truth in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse talks about the foolishness of God being wiser than men, which can be seen as contradicting human reception and understanding of God's word as referenced in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises to trust in the Lord with all heart and not lean on one’s own understanding, which may contradict the believers’ reception and understanding mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses state that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human ways, possibly contradicting the human reception and understanding of God's message in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10-11

These verses declare that no one understands or seeks God, which can contradict the acceptance and recognition of God's word in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

Romans 3:10-11: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with John 12:37-40

These verses highlight unbelief in the face of miracles, which contradicts the acceptance of the message in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

John 12:37-40: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4

This verse mentions the god of this world blinding minds, which contradicts the clarity and acceptance of God's word in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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