Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should try to do everything without complaining or arguing. This means being happy and getting along with each other while doing things.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse emphasizes that there is a time for every purpose, including possibly a time to complain or express discontent, which contradicts the injunction in Philippians 2:14 to do all things without murmurings and disputings.

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

Contradiction with Job 10:1

Job expresses his bitterness and complains about his suffering, contradicting the directive in Philippians 2:14 to refrain from complaining.

Job 10:1: My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. [weary...: or, cut off while I live]

Contradiction with Psalm 55:17

This verse mentions evening, morning, and at noon as times for complaining and crying aloud, which contradicts Philippians 2:14's directive to do all things without murmuring.

Psalm 55:17: Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

Contradiction with Exodus 5:21

The Israelites grumble against Moses and Aaron for worsening their situation, contradicting Philippians 2:14's command to do all things without disputing.

Exodus 5:21: And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us. [to be...: Heb. to stink]

Contradiction with Numbers 11:1

The people complain about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, which contradicts the instruction in Philippians 2:14 to do all tasks without murmuring.

Numbers 11:1: And [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard [it]; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed [them that were] in the uttermost parts of the camp. [complained: or, were as it were complainers] [it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of]
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