Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:58
This verse encourages believers to be steadfast and always abounding in the work of the Lord, suggesting that their labor is not in vain, contrasting with the sense of futility expressed in Isaiah 49:4.
1 Corinthians 15:58: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:9
This verse urges believers not to grow weary in doing good, promising that they will reap a harvest if they do not give up, contradicting the apparent feeling of fruitless labor mentioned in Isaiah 49:4.
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 Hebrews 6:10
This verse assures that God is not unjust to forget the work and love shown in His name, contradicting the notion of worthless labor in Isaiah 49:4.
Hebrews 6:10: For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:16
This verse encourages holding fast to the word of life so that one's labor is not in vain, countering the sentiment of emptiness expressed in Isaiah 49:4.
Philippians 2:16: Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Contradiction with Psalm 126:5-6
These verses promise that those who sow in tears will reap with joy, contrasting with the tone of ineffective labor in Isaiah 49:4.
Psalm 126:5-6: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction in that verse could be the feeling of discouragement and doubt about one's efforts being in vain, despite being dedicated to fulfilling a purpose or mission. This can seem inconsistent with the broader message of faith and trust in achieving divine justice and reward.