Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians are thankful to God for Jesus and they keep praying for other people to be safe and happy. They show their love for others by praying all the time.

Colossians 1:3: We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Matthew 6:5 suggests praying in secret to God, which could be seen as contradicting thanking God together with others as in Colossians 1:3.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Luke 18:11

The Pharisee in Luke 18:11 thanks God arrogantly, potentially contrasting with the humble, collective gratitude in Colossians 1:3.

Luke 18:11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse states that prayers may not be answered if asked with wrong motives, which could conflict with the assumption of mutual worthy prayer in Colossians 1:3.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:20

This verse implies God knows everything in our hearts, which may present a contradiction if taken to suggest that expressing thanks (as in Colossians 1:3) isn't necessary.

1 John 3:20: For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

This verse advises against being hasty in prayer, which could contrast with the frequent and communal thanksgiving in Colossians 1:3.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
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