Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 5:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 5:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 5:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he really wants everyone who believes in Jesus to hear the letter he wrote. He believes it's important for them all to know what he shared.

1 Thessalonians 5:27: I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. [charge: or, adjure]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse advises praying in private, seemingly contradicting the public sharing encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:27.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Mark 7:36

Jesus instructs people not to tell anyone about his miracles, conflicting with the directive to share Paul's message with everyone.

Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Contradiction with John 7:4

Jesus' brothers challenge Him to show Himself to the world, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:27 urges public dissemination.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

Jesus instructs the healed leper to tell no one, contrasting with the encouragement to read Paul's letter to all.

Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with Luke 8:56

Jesus orders the parents not to share their daughter's resurrection, conflicting with 1 Thessalonians 5:27's call for openness.

Luke 8:56: And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
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