Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the author of the book, he is telling how someone told him about the love that the people share because they have the Holy Spirit in their hearts. This means they care for each other in a special way that comes from God's love.

Colossians 1:8: Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:13-15

This emphasizes love as fulfilling the law and seems to highlight that strife/wrath is contrary to love, whereas Colossians 1:8 speaks of love in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:13-15: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:20

Suggests a contradiction if love isn't visibly manifested towards brothers, while Colossians 1:8 speaks of love in the Spirit often taken as spiritual or intangible.

1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse commands love towards enemies, whereas Colossians 1:8 focuses on love between believers.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:9

Advises to let love be genuine, which could seem more action-oriented compared to the spiritual emphasis in Colossians 1:8.

Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Stresses actions as a demonstration of love, contrasting with the more spiritual love mentioned in Colossians 1:8.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
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