Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he hopes and is sure that he will always be brave and never feel bad about his love for Jesus, no matter what happens to him. Whether he is alive or gone, he wants to show how great Jesus is through everything he does.

Philippians 1:20: According to my earnest expectation and [my] hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, contrasting with the aspiration and anticipation for future glorification expressed in Philippians 1:20.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:24

This verse emphasizes seeking the benefit of others, while Philippians 1:20 highlights personal honor and magnification through Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:24: Let no man seek his own, but every man another's [wealth].

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses highlight the unpredictability of life, contradicting the confident expectation of events in Philippians 1:20.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse mentions a time for every purpose, which could be seen as contradicting the single-minded focus in Philippians 1:20.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises not to boast about tomorrow, which contrasts with the confident expectation conveyed in Philippians 1:20.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]
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