Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that a special secret about God's plan was not known to people in the past, but now the Holy Spirit has told it to chosen people like apostles and prophets.

Ephesians 3:5: Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10

Whereas Ephesians 3:5 mentions the mystery revealed by the Spirit only to apostles and prophets, 1 Corinthians 2:10 states that God has revealed mysteries to all believers through the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Ephesians 3:5 implies a special revelation to specific individuals, while Acts 10:34-35 emphasizes that God shows no partiality and accepts those who fear Him and do righteousness, potentially suggesting a more general revelation.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

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