Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this means that God has a big plan to bring everything and everyone together with Jesus, both in the sky and on the earth. It's like when all pieces of a puzzle come together to make a complete picture with Jesus at the center.

Ephesians 1:10: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; [even] in him: [heaven: Gr. the heavens]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse suggests Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword, which contrasts with the unification theme in Ephesians 1:10.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

This verse indicates division and discord, opposing the gathering of all in unity as stated in Ephesians 1:10.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

The scattering of people contrasts with Ephesians 1:10's theme of bringing together all in Christ.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:13

Paul's rhetorical question about division contrasts with the idea of unity in Ephesians 1:10.

1 Corinthians 1:13: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

Contradiction with Acts 15:39

The sharp disagreement and separation between Paul and Barnabas contrasts with the uniting aim in Ephesians 1:10.

Acts 15:39: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
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