Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God gives different people special jobs like being helpers, like apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Each person has a special role to help everyone learn about God and love each other.

Ephesians 4:11: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:28

Contradicts by listing different roles in the church and omits some roles included in Ephesians 4:11.

1 Corinthians 12:28: And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. [diversities: or, kinds]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

Suggests restriction in teaching roles for women, opposed to the broad assignment of teaching roles in Ephesians 4:11.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Limits speaking roles for women in church, challenging the inclusivity of teaching roles suggested in Ephesians 4:11.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
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