Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 3:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 3:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 3:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus' words should live in your heart and make you wise, helping you teach and encourage each other with songs and happy hearts for God.

Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse suggests women should keep silent in the churches, contradicting Colossians 3:16 which encourages all to teach and admonish one another with psalms and hymns.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse advises against women teaching, in contrast to Colossians 3:16 which invites all believers to teach and admonish one another.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Here, Jesus advises against public display in prayer/worship, contrasting Colossians 3:16's emphasis on sharing psalms and spiritual songs.

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.
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