Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, remember Jesus, who went through lots of mean things from people who didn't like Him, so you don't get too tired or feel like giving up. This helps us stay strong and keep going, just like He did.

Hebrews 12:3: For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

While Hebrews 12:3 speaks of enduring contradiction and weariness, Matthew 11:28 offers rest to those who are weary and heavy-laden, suggesting relief rather than continued endurance.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:10

Hebrews 12:3 emphasizes enduring hostility, whereas 2 Corinthians 12:10 talks about taking pleasure in weaknesses and hardships, suggesting a different attitude towards adversity.

2 Corinthians 12:10: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:10

Hebrews 12:3 encourages endurance during strife, while Proverbs 24:10 suggests that fainting in adversity shows a lack of strength, implying possible failure to endure.

Proverbs 24:10: [If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small. [small: Heb. narrow]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:9

Hebrews 12:3 advises against weariness in facing opposition, whereas Galatians 6:9 encourages not being weary in well-doing, which could be seen as a slightly different focus on the source of weariness.

Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Contradiction with Psalm 55:6

Hebrews 12:3 speaks of enduring opposition, but Psalm 55:6 expresses a desire to escape the situation, showcasing a contrasting response to adversity.

Psalm 55:6: And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! [for then] would I fly away, and be at rest.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:4

While Hebrews 12:3 focuses on considering Christ's endurance, 1 Kings 19:4 shows Elijah's request for God to take his life due to overwhelming opposition, illustrating a contrasting approach to dealing with weariness and trials.

1 Kings 19:4: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers. [for himself: Heb. for his life]
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