Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if Jesus makes you feel better, if love makes you feel safe, if being with God's Spirit makes you happy, and if being kind feels important, then this is special and brings us together.

Philippians 2:1: If [there be] therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

Contradiction with James 3:14-16

These verses speak about envy and strife, which contradicts the encouragement for being likeminded and of one accord in Philippians 2:1.

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 1 Corinthians 1:10

This verse calls for no divisions and being perfectly joined together, which contrasts with any spirit of discord that Philippians 2:1 addresses to unify in love and peace.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21

The works of the flesh, such as hatred and variance, mentioned in this passage contradict the unity and consolation in the spirit encouraged in Philippians 2:1.

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

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

Jesus speaking about bringing division rather than peace contradicts the unity and consolation mentioned in Philippians 2:1, where believers are exhorted to be likeminded.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

This passage lists things the Lord hates, including sowing discord, contrasting the call for unity and fellowship in Philippians 2:1.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36

These verses about Jesus bringing a sword and setting family members against each other contradict the message of comfort and unity found in Philippians 2:1.

Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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