Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Christians believe that we should always be kind and loving to each other like a family. It's important to keep being nice and caring just like we do with our brothers and sisters.

Hebrews 13:1: Let brotherly love continue.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse, where Jesus says he came not to bring peace but a sword, contradicts the idea of continuing in brotherly love as advocated in Hebrews 13:1.

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 Matthew 10:35-36

These verses speak about family division, which contrasts with the concept of love among brothers mentioned in Hebrews 13:1.

Matthew 10:35-36: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

Jesus talks about bringing division, not peace, even among family, contrary to the call for brotherly love in Hebrews 13:1.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with John 7:5

Even Jesus' brothers did not initially believe in him, showing a lack of brotherly love compared to Hebrews 13:1.

John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 16:22

Paul expresses a curse for those who do not love the Lord, which seems contradictory to the unqualified brotherly love urged in Hebrews 13:1.

1 Corinthians 16:22: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8-9

Paul calls for anyone preaching a different gospel to be accursed, differing from the concept of brotherly love and acceptance in Hebrews 13:1.

Galatians 1:8-9: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with Titus 3:10

The instruction to reject a divisive person after warning them is at odds with the unconditional brotherly love encouraged in Hebrews 13:1.

Titus 3:10: A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10-11

These verses advise not to welcome those who do not bring the correct teaching, which contrasts with the universal brotherly love in Hebrews 13:1.

2 John 1:10-11: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
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