Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is always praying for his friends so they can know what God wants them to do and be wise and understanding in their hearts. He hopes they will understand God's plans and make good choices.

Colossians 1:9: For this cause we also, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, seemingly contrasting the emphasis on gaining spiritual understanding in Colossians 1:9.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:11

Suggests that no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God, potentially contradicting the possibility of fully understanding God's will as desired in Colossians 1:9.

1 Corinthians 2:11: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

States that no one can truly comprehend all the work of God, which could contradict the prayer in Colossians 1:9 for full knowledge of God's will.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with Job 11:7

Questions whether humans can truly understand the mysteries of God, potentially contradicting the notion of being filled with knowledge of His will.

Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

Emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher than humans', complicating the idea of fully understanding His will as sought in Colossians 1:9.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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