Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person who wrote the book, he and his friends worked very hard during the day and night, so they wouldn't have to ask for help or money from anyone while they shared God's good news. They wanted to be fair and kind while telling everyone about God's love.

1 Thessalonians 2:9: For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26

Contradicts reliance on labor for sustenance by emphasizing faith in God's provision.

Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 10:7

Suggests those who preach the gospel should be supported, unlike the self-sufficiency emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2:9.

Luke 10:7: And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Implies rest and reliance on Jesus, contrary to Paul's laboring approach.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:14

States that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel, differing from the self-supporting labor in 1 Thessalonians 2:9.

1 Corinthians 9:14: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Contradiction with John 6:27

Focuses on spiritual sustenance over physical labor, contrasting with Paul's toil.

John 6:27: Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. [Labour not: or, Work not]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

Encourages seeking God's kingdom over physical work for earthly needs, conflicting with the example of hard labor in 1 Thessalonians 2:9.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
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