Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he wants the people who are not Jewish to remember that they were once different because they didn't follow Jewish rules, like the one about circumcision. He is reminding them how things used to be so they can see how things have changed.

Ephesians 2:11: Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse states there is no difference between Jew and Gentile, contradicting Ephesians 2:11 which discusses the separation between the two groups.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

This verse declares there is no difference between Jew and Greek, contradicting Ephesians 2:11 where a distinction is acknowledged.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

This verse emphasizes no distinction between circumcised and uncircumcised, in contrast to Ephesians 2:11's mention of circumcision and uncircumcision.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

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