Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Emphasizes equality in Christ, contrasting the idea of servitude based on ethnic or social status.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with John 15:15
Suggests a transition from servants to friends in relationships with each other, challenging the notion of servitude.
John 15:15: Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Contradiction with James 2:8
Urges loving your neighbor as yourself, which contradicts the idea of retaining and releasing servants based on certain conditions.
James 2:8: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:12
The Golden Rule encourages treating others as you wish to be treated, conflicting with the regulations of servant release.
Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:11
Declares no distinctions between people, opposing the separate provisions for servants as in Leviticus 25:54.
Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
Contradiction with Luke 4:18
Jesus proclaims freedom for the oppressed, contrasting with laws that allow temporary servitude.
Luke 4:18: The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:13
Asserts that all are baptized into one body, creating an inclusive unity that contradicts servitude distinctions.
1 Corinthians 12:13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [Gentiles: Gr. Greeks]
Paradox #1
This verse can present a moral conflict related to the concept of slavery. While it outlines conditions for freeing slaves, it still accepts the existence of slavery, which conflicts with modern views on human rights and equality. Thus, there is a contradiction in supporting an oppressive system while also setting boundaries for it.