Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:2

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

According to Paul, this verse means that he is sending a kind greeting to the people who love Jesus in the city of Colosse. He wishes for them to feel God's grace and peace in their hearts.

Colossians 1:2: To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:1

Paul emphasizes his apostolic authority as directly from Jesus Christ and God the Father, rather than being addressed to a specific group, contrasting the communal address in Colossians 1:2.

Galatians 1:1: Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:2

Paul addresses this letter to all who call upon Jesus in every place, which includes a broader audience than the faithful brethren specified in Colossians 1:2.

1 Corinthians 1:2: Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called [to be] saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

Contradiction with John 8:15

Jesus states that He judges no one, contrasting with the notion of saints in Colossians 1:2, which implies a judgment or selection of holy individuals.

John 8:15: Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

Contradiction with Romans 8:7

Indicates the carnal mind is enmity against God, contradicting the notion of peace from God mentioned in Colossians 1:2.

Romans 8:7: Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [the carnal...: Gr. the minding of the flesh]

Contradiction with Luke 10:5-6

Describes peace resting on the sons of peace if found, suggesting peace is conditional, in contrast to the peace wished directly to someone in Colossians 1:2.

Luke 10:5-6: And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace [be] to this house.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus claims He did not come to send peace, contrary to the peaceful greeting of Colossians 1:2.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Declares the friendship of the world is enmity with God, contradictory to saints being part of the world as addressed in Colossians 1:2.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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