Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he hopes that your love grows even bigger and stronger, and that you become better at understanding and making good choices.

Philippians 1:9: And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment; [judgment: or, sense]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Philippians 1:9 emphasizes love abounding in knowledge and judgment, while Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies without specifying knowledge or discernment.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

Philippians 1:9 highlights love with knowledge; 1 Corinthians 8:1 warns that knowledge can cause pride, contrasting how love is characterized.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
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