Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 3:12

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

According to James, a fig tree can't grow olives and a vine can't grow figs, just like a fountain can't give both salty and fresh water. This means people should speak kindly and not say mean things, as both can't come from the same heart.

James 3:12: Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so [can] no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:18

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Matthew 7:18: A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither [can] a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Contradiction with Luke 6:44

For every tree is known by his own fruit: for of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

Luke 6:44: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. [grapes: Gr. a grape]

Paradox #1

The verse suggests that nature follows consistent rules, like a tree producing one type of fruit. This might seem to conflict with other biblical teachings that describe miracles or actions that defy natural expectations, like Jesus turning water into wine. However, such acts are often seen as divine interventions rather than contradictions, so overall, there's no major doctrinal conflict.

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