Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should be like strong trees with deep roots, growing in Jesus and staying strong in our belief, just as we have learned. We should always be thankful and happy for this.

Colossians 2:7: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:26

This verse contrasts with being rooted, as it describes a man who does not build his foundation on the rock, indicating instability.

Matthew 7:26: And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:14

This describes being tossed and carried by every wind of doctrine, contradicting the stability and firm grounding mentioned in Colossians 2:7.

Ephesians 4:14: That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse talks about a doubting person being like a wave of the sea, which contradicts the steadfastness highlighted in Colossians 2:7.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:9

This verse warns against being carried about with strange doctrines, which contrasts with the steadfastness and being built up highlighted in Colossians 2:7.

Hebrews 13:9: Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
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