Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 3:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 3:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 3:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God wants us to be strong even when hard things happen because it’s part of His plan for us to sometimes face tough times. Paul reminds us that we shouldn't be surprised by these challenges, as they are something we were told would happen.

1 Thessalonians 3:3: That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. [there unto: or, to sufferings, or, to persecution]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Explains that God has plans to prosper and not harm you, which seems to contradict the notion of being appointed to afflictions as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:3.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

States that all things work together for good to those who love God, which can seem at odds with being destined for trials.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Declares that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, which contrasts with being appointed to suffer afflictions.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

Says that many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all, suggesting a resolution contrary to being destined for afflictions.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

States that the curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, but He blesses the habitation of the just, which could conflict with the idea that the righteous are appointed to afflictions.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
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