Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians are like children of light and are not in the dark, so they should not be surprised when important things happen, like when a thief comes at night. They should always be ready and pay attention to what is happening around them.

1 Thessalonians 5:4: But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse suggests that no one knows the day or hour, contradicting the notion that believers are not in darkness regarding the timing.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Similar to Matthew 24:36, it emphasizes the unknown timing, contradicting the assurance of light given in Thessalonians.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10

States that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, implying suddenness and unexpectedness, contrasting with the awareness suggested in Thessalonians.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
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