Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 4:4

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

According to Paul, this means that all Christians are like one big family and have the same special friend, the Holy Spirit, and the same happy hope in what God wants them to do.

Ephesians 4:4: [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

It shows the division in languages, which contradicts the unity stated in Ephesians 4:4.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36

Jesus mentions bringing division, not peace, contrasting the unity theme of Ephesians 4:4.

Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Highlights diversity in one body, contrasting with the singularity in Ephesians 4:4.

1 Corinthians 12:12-14: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also [is] Christ.

Contradiction with James 4:1

Refers to conflicts among believers, opposing the unity described in Ephesians 4:4.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Acts 15:39

Describes a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, showing disunity unlike Ephesians 4:4.

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;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16

Israel's kingdom is divided against itself, opposing the unity theme of Ephesians 4:4.

1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Contradiction with John 6:66

Many disciples leaving Jesus signifies division, in contrast to Ephesians 4:4's call for unity.

John 6:66: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
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