Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, this part of the Book of Job suggests that Job feels very brave but also very worried. He is speaking about how he feels like he is taking a big risk by talking honestly to God.

Job 13:14: Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?

Contradiction with Matthew 16:25

This verse suggests that losing one's life for Christ's sake will save it, which contrasts with Job 13:14 where Job seems to express holding onto his life.

Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with Luke 17:33

This verse states that whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, which contradicts Job 13:14 where Job appears determined to protect his life.

Luke 17:33: Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

Contradiction with Mark 8:35

This verse implies that losing one's life for the gospel will save it, contradicting Job 13:14's emphasis on preserving life.

Mark 8:35: For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Contradiction with John 12:25

This verse emphasizes hating one's life in this world to keep it for eternal life, contradicting Job's focus on maintaining his life.

John 12:25: He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

This verse suggests that dying is gain, which contradicts Job 13:14 where Job prioritizes holding onto life.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:39

This verse indicates that finding one's life requires losing it, contrasting with Job's inclination toward preserving his life.

Matthew 10:39: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
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