Contradiction with Hebrews 9:28
This verse highlights the completeness of Christ's sacrifice for sins, which may seem at odds with the idea of filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions.
Hebrews 9:28: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not works or human suffering, which might contrast with the concept of suffering for the church.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
This verse asserts no condemnation for those in Christ, which could contradict any perceived need for additional suffering for righteousness.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:18
This verse underscores the sufficiency of Christ's suffering for sins once for all, potentially opposing the idea of needing to supplement His afflictions.
1 Peter 3:18: For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Contradiction with John 19:30
Jesus' declaration of "It is finished" could be seen as opposing the notion of ongoing sufferings being necessary for the church.
John 19:30: When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Paradox #1
Some people find a contradiction in this verse because it talks about suffering for the church, which might seem in conflict with the belief that Jesus’ sacrifice was complete and sufficient. They wonder if more suffering is necessary beyond Jesus' sacrifice. The tension arises in understanding the relationship between Christ's sufficiency and human participation in spreading the faith.
Paradox #2
Colossians 1:24 might seem at odds with the idea that Jesus' suffering was complete and sufficient for salvation. This verse implies that Paul’s own sufferings add to Christ’s afflictions. Some readers might see this as conflicting with the belief that Christ’s work was fully finished on the cross, as suggested elsewhere in the Bible.