Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God wants bosses to be kind and not mean to the people who work for them because God is the boss of everyone and treats everyone the same. This means we should always treat others fairly, just like God treats us.

Ephesians 6:9: And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. [forbearing: or, moderating] [your...: some read, both your and their Master]

Contradiction with Colossians 4:1

This verse instructs masters to give unto their servants what is just and equal, mirroring similar guidance rather than contradicting Ephesians 6:9.

Colossians 4:1: Masters, give unto [your] servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:18

This verse advises servants to be submissive to their masters with all fear, including to the harsh, which contrasts with the call for fairness by masters in Ephesians 6:9.

1 Peter 2:18: Servants, [be] subject to [your] masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

Contradiction with Titus 2:9

This verse emphasizes that servants should be obedient and pleasing to their masters, without directly addressing the responsibilities of masters, contrasting with the directive in Ephesians 6:9 for masters to act in goodwill and avoid threats.

Titus 2:9: [Exhort] servants to be obedient unto their own masters, [and] to please [them] well in all [things]; not answering again; [answering...: or, gainsaying]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:1-2

This passage advises servants to count their masters worthy of all honor, focusing on servant behavior rather than master's responsibilities, contrasting with Ephesians 6:9's focus on the masters’ conduct.

1 Timothy 6:1-2: Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and [his] doctrine be not blasphemed.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:20-21

These verses provide guidelines for the treatment of slaves that accept the possibility of physical punishment, which contrasts with Ephesians 6:9's call for masters to refrain from threatening.

Exodus 21:20-21: And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. [punished: Heb. avenged]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict could arise from the historical context in which relationships like slavery were accepted, while modern views universally reject such practices as immoral. This verse addresses masters and servants, which can clash with contemporary beliefs about equality and freedom. The challenge lies in reconciling these past societal norms with current ethical standards about how people should treat each other.

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