Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 4:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 4:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 4:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should try hard to stay together and be peaceful, because they all share the same spirit that connects them. It's like being on the same team where everyone works to be friends and help each other.

Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He came not to bring peace, but a sword, contrasting with the unity Ephesians 4:3 urges.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus mentions bringing division instead of peace, which conflicts with making efforts for unity.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with John 9:16

Here there's division among the Pharisees about Jesus, opposing the concept of keeping the unity of the Spirit.

John 9:16: Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:33

Jesus calls the Pharisees a brood of vipers, demonstrating division, not unity.

Matthew 23:33: [Ye] serpents, [ye] generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

Contradiction with Acts 15:39

Paul and Barnabas have a sharp disagreement, illustrating a lack of unity.

Acts 15:39: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
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