Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philemon 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philemon 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philemon 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he wants Philemon to help because he wants him to choose to do so, not because he has to. Paul thinks that it is nicer and more special when someone decides to help on their own.

Philemon 1:14: But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

This verse speaks about giving not grudgingly or of necessity, implying one's actions should be of free will, contradicting the control implied in Philemon 1:14.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse advises not letting one hand know what the other does in giving, contrasting with Philemon 1:14's notion of obtaining consent.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Galatians 5:13

This verse speaks of using liberty to serve one another in love, contrary to the conditional aspect of Philemon 1:14.

Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:2

This verse encourages leaders to shepherd willingly, contrasting the need for consent in Philemon 1:14.

1 Peter 5:2: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [which...: or, as much as in you is]

Contradiction with John 15:12

This verse commands to love one another as Christ loved, which presupposes actions of love without requiring consent as emphasized in Philemon 1:14.

John 15:12: This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Paradox #1

This verse discusses the importance of freely given consent, implying actions should be voluntary and not forced. A contradiction might arise if this principle is applied selectively; for example, if the same importance on voluntary consent is not extended to other moral or legal areas within biblical or church teachings. This could be seen as inconsistent with upholding free will consistently.

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