Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 4:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 4:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 4:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should say hello and be kind to their friends in Laodicea and to Nymphas, who has a group of believers meeting at his home. It's important to show love and friendship to other people who believe in Jesus.

Colossians 4:15: Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Warns against public displays of piety, while Colossians 4:15 acknowledges a church meeting in a private house, implying communal worship.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

Suggests that God's presence is ensured where two or three are gathered, implying all locations are sacred, whereas Colossians 4:15 references a specific location for the church.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Declares that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, while Colossians 4:15 notes the presence of a church within a man's house.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Questions if God will indeed dwell on earth in physical locations, potentially contradicting the idea of a church in a household as implied in Colossians 4:15.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
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