Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 10:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 10:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 10:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Christians believe that they need to be patient and do what God wants. After doing so, they will receive a special promise from God.

Hebrews 10:36: For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8

Emphasizes immediate receiving upon asking, seemingly contradicting the enduring patience required in Hebrews 10:36.

Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 1:5

Suggests God gives wisdom liberally without reproach, which contrasts with the need for endurance mentioned in Hebrews 10:36.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24

Indicates that God answers even before they call, conflicting with the concept of enduring and waiting stated in Hebrews 10:36.

Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Contradiction with Luke 18:7-8

Implies God will deliver justice speedily to His chosen, whereas Hebrews 10:36 emphasizes patience and delay.

Luke 18:7-8: And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

States that whatever you ask in prayer, believe you have received it, and it will be yours, differing from the prerequisite of doing God's will mentioned in Hebrews 10:36.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].

Contradiction with John 15:7

Promises that if you remain in Jesus and His words remain in you, whatever you wish will be done for you, with no mention of endurance as in Hebrews 10:36.

John 15:7: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14-15

Highlights confidence in receiving what we ask according to His will, seeming to undervalue the need for patience found in Hebrews 10:36.

1 John 5:14-15: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

Suggests God's blessing itself encompasses richness without added sorrow, contrasting with the enduring aspect in Hebrews 10:36.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Romans 8:32

Assures that God will graciously give all things, complicating the necessity of patient endurance described in Hebrews 10:36.

Romans 8:32: He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
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