Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the author of Ephesians, this verse means that just like shoes protect and prepare you to walk, learning and sharing God's message of peace helps you be ready and strong in life. It's like wearing special shoes that keep you safe and ready to do good things for others.

Ephesians 6:15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Contradiction with James 2:14

This verse raises the idea of faith being incomplete without works, which can be seen as contradicting Ephesians 6:15's focus on readiness of the gospel of peace being part of the armor of God, which emphasizes faith elements without explicitly mentioning works.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He did not come to bring peace but a sword. This contradicts Ephesians 6:15 which emphasizes readiness with the gospel of peace as part of one's spiritual armor.

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 asks if He brings peace on earth and answers with division, contradicting the peaceful message in Ephesians 6:15.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

Describes a time for war and a time for peace, suggesting that peace is not a constant state unlike the readiness of peace described as a necessity in Ephesians 6:15.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

Accuses people of declaring "Peace, peace" when there is no peace, contradicting the assurance of the gospel of peace mentioned in Ephesians 6:15.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]
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