Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 1:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 1:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 1:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is sure that he will stay with his friends to help them grow and be happy in their faith. He is saying that he will be there to support them as they learn more about their beliefs.

Philippians 1:25: And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Contradiction with John 11:25

Philippians 1:25 implies continued earthly life, while John 11:25 emphasizes resurrection and eternal life beyond death.

John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:8

Philippians 1:25 speaks of remaining in the flesh, while 2 Corinthians 5:8 expresses a preference for being absent from the body and present with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:8: We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:14

Philippians 1:25 suggests certainty in remaining alive, whereas James 4:14 highlights the uncertainty and brevity of life.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:8

Philippians 1:25 reflects confidence in continuing life, but Ecclesiastes 8:8 states no one has power over the day of death.

Ecclesiastes 8:8: [There is] no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither [hath he] power in the day of death: and [there is] no discharge in [that] war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. [discharge: or, casting off weapons]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

Philippians 1:25 suggests ongoing life for fruitful labor, while Hebrews 9:27 establishes the inevitability of death followed by judgment.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
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