Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he tries really hard and works with all his strength because God's power helps him a lot. It's like having a super helper inside him giving him the energy to do good things.

Colossians 1:29: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse speaks of doing all things through Christ's strength, whereas Colossians 1:29 emphasizes personal labor and striving along with God's working.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

This passage focuses on salvation through grace and faith, not by works, in contrast to Colossians 1:29 which mentions striving and labor.

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 1 Corinthians 15:10

While this verse credits God's grace for Paul's work, it still recognizes personal effort, similar to Colossians 1:29, yet emphasizing grace rather than striving.

1 Corinthians 15:10: But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which [was bestowed] upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Contradiction with Romans 9:16

This verse states that salvation depends not on human desire or effort, contrasting Colossians 1:29 which mentions personal striving alongside divine power.

Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
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