Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is happy and thankful because he heard that the people believe in Jesus and love all their fellow Christians.

Ephesians 1:15: Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

Contradiction with James 2:24

Ephesians 1:15 illustrates faith in Jesus and love towards saints, whereas James 2:24 emphasizes justification through works, suggesting a tension between faith and works.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Ephesians 1:15 praises faith and love, while Matthew 7:21 suggests that not all who profess faith will enter the kingdom, implying action is necessary beyond faith.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2

While Ephesians 1:15 acknowledges faith and love, 1 Corinthians 13:2 states that faith without love is nothing, suggesting the need for love to accompany faith.

1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
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