Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 1:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 1:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 1:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is more powerful than everyone and everything, both now and forever. He is the best and strongest, even more than anyone you can think of.

Ephesians 1:21: Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Contradiction with Philippians 2:9

Philippians 2:9 states that God has highly exalted Jesus and given Him a name above every name, which aligns rather than contradicts with the exaltation described in Ephesians 1:21.

Philippians 2:9: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Contradiction with John 14:28

John 14:28 has Jesus saying that the Father is greater than He is, which contrasts with Ephesians 1:21's depiction of Jesus's supreme authority.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:27

In 1 Corinthians 15:27, it mentions that when all things are put under Christ, it's clear that God is excepted, indicating a distinction in supremacy compared to Ephesians 1:21.

1 Corinthians 15:27: For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under [him, it is] manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

Matthew 28:18 states Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth, which supports, rather than contradicts with, Jesus's authority in Ephesians 1:21.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
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