Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, it is not good to talk about the bad things some people do secretly. Instead, we should focus on good and kind things.

Ephesians 5:12: For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:15

This verse encourages not to hide one's light, symbolizing exposing good works, whereas Ephesians 5:12 suggests refraining from even speaking of certain shameful acts.

Matthew 5:15: Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [a bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40

Urges doing all things decently and in order, possibly allowing discussion of issues to achieve order, while Ephesians 5:12 advises silence on shameful acts.

1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:1

Encourages believers to restore others gently when caught in sin, implying discussing the sin, which contrasts with Ephesians 5:12's admonition to not even speak of shameful deeds.

Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:11

Instructs not to associate with certain sinners, which necessitates identifying and speaking of their acts, contrasted with the advice in Ephesians 5:12 to avoid speaking of such things.

1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
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