Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everything will turn out okay for him because people are praying for him and Jesus is helping him with His Spirit. He believes their prayers and Jesus' Spirit will make things better for him.

Philippians 1:19: For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse advises against trusting in man, whereas Philippians 1:19 shows Paul's confidence in his deliverance through others' prayers and the Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 14:10

This verse reflects the inevitability of death and finality, potentially opposing the optimism for deliverance expressed in Philippians 1:19.

Job 14:10: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse highlights strength made perfect in weakness, which may contrast with Philippians 1:19's anticipation of deliverance and salvation.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Suggests that time and chance happen to all, contrasting with the assured deliverance through prayer communicated in Philippians 1:19.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust solely in the LORD and not in one's own understanding, which could contrast with reliance on prayers of others as mentioned in Philippians 1:19.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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