Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God had a special secret that was hidden for a long, long time, but now He has shown it to all the people who love Him. This secret is something very important that God wants His friends to know.

Colossians 1:26: [Even] the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

In this verse, Jesus thanks the Father for hiding certain truths from the wise and prudent, which contradicts Colossians 1:26 where the mystery is revealed to all saints.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2

This verse states that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, contrasting with Colossians 1:26’s revelation of mysteries.

Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:7

This verse talks about the wisdom of God hidden in a mystery, awaiting glory, which seems to oppose the idea of it being now revealed as stated in Colossians 1:26.

1 Corinthians 2:7: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, implying they may not be fully revealed, unlike the claim in Colossians 1:26.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse highlights the unsearchability and past finding out of God's judgments and ways, appearing contrary to the revelation mentioned in Colossians 1:26.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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