Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this means that Jesus helps take away bad things we do, like cutting away bad parts from our hearts, even though it's not a real cut or anything we can see. It's like Jesus makes us clean and new inside.

Colossians 2:11: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

Contradiction with Acts 15:1

This verse suggests that circumcision is necessary for salvation, which contradicts the idea of spiritual circumcision mentioned in Colossians 2:11.

Acts 15:1: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:10

This verse establishes physical circumcision as an everlasting covenant, conflicting with the spiritual focus of Colossians 2:11.

Genesis 17:10: This [is] my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.

Contradiction with Romans 2:25

This verse emphasizes the value of physical circumcision in keeping the law, which contrasts with the spiritual circumcision described in Colossians 2:11.

Romans 2:25: For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:2

This verse suggests that physical circumcision is of consequence, contrasting with Colossians 2:11's emphasis on spiritual circumcision.

Galatians 5:2: Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:48

This verse requires physical circumcision for partaking in the Passover, which contradicts the notion of spiritual circumcision in Colossians 2:11.

Exodus 12:48: And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.
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