Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we shouldn't do bad things back to people who do bad things to us. Instead, we should always try to be kind and do good things for everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

This verse endorses the principle of "an eye for an eye," which contradicts the idea of not rendering evil for evil.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:20

Similar to Exodus 21:24, it reflects the concept of retributive justice, opposing the instruction against repayment of wrong with wrong.

Leviticus 24:20: Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him [again].

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Advises that one should not say they will do to others what was done to them, contradicting the earlier justification for retaliatory justice found in the Old Testament.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

While not a direct contradiction, it presents a higher standard by advocating turning the other cheek, which can be seen as going beyond merely not rendering evil for evil.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse itself advises against rendering evil for evil, which could be seen as redundant, but highlights consistency rather than contradiction.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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