Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people talk about Jesus because they want to cause trouble and make things harder for him while he is in jail. They do not have a true or kind reason for doing this.

Philippians 1:16: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Philippians 1:16 speaks of some preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry, while 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 emphasizes that love does not envy and is not self-seeking.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]

Contradiction with James 3:14-16

Philippians 1:16 highlights selfish ambition, whereas James 3:14-16 warns that envy and selfish ambition lead to disorder and evil practices.

James 3:14-16: But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

Philippians 1:16 acknowledges motivations of envy, in contrast, Galatians 5:19-21 lists envy as a work of the flesh, contrary to the spirit.

Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Contradiction with Romans 12:10

Philippians 1:16 mentions selfish ambition, whereas Romans 12:10 encourages devotion and honoring others above oneself, which opposes selfishness.

Romans 12:10: [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [with...: or, in the love of the brethren]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:30

Philippians 1:16 focuses partly on envy, while Proverbs 14:30 teaches that envy rots the bones, indicating its destructive nature.

Proverbs 14:30: A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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