Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 2:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 2:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 2:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the people in the church are like a treasure and bring so much happiness. Just like when you feel super happy and proud of something special, that's how Paul felt about them.

1 Thessalonians 2:20: For ye are our glory and joy.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:16

This verse emphasizes Paul's labor and potential rejoicing in the day of Christ, which suggests effort and future validation, while 1 Thessalonians 2:20 emphasizes current joy and glory through the Thessalonians.

Philippians 2:16: Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:31

Here, it speaks about glorying in the Lord, potentially contradicting the focus in 1 Thessalonians 2:20 on finding glory in people.

1 Corinthians 1:31: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:14

This verse states glorying only in the cross of Christ, contrasting with 1 Thessalonians 2:20 which indicates finding glory in the Thessalonians themselves.

Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:30

This verse mentions glorying in infirmities, contrasting with the positive tone of 1 Thessalonians 2:20 where Paul refers to people as his glory.

2 Corinthians 11:30: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

Contradiction with Romans 15:17

This verse finds glorying in the work for God through Jesus Christ, differing from the personal relational emphasis seen in 1 Thessalonians 2:20.

Romans 15:17: I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses emphasize storing treasures in heaven, possibly contradicting finding glory in earthly relationships as in 1 Thessalonians 2:20.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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