Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle Paul, he believes that God will help him visit his friends soon. Paul is hopeful and trusting God to make it happen.

Philippians 2:24: But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse suggests that despite human plans, it is ultimately God's purpose that prevails, which may contradict the confidence Paul expresses in Philippians 2:24 about his own intentions.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

These verses advise against boasting about future plans without acknowledging God's will, contradicting Paul's expression of his confidence in his future visit.

James 4:13-15: 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 Jeremiah 10:23

This verse implies human inability to direct their own steps, which contrasts with Paul's confidence in his travel plans in Philippians 2:24.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse states that while a man may devise his ways, it is the Lord who directs his steps, which contrasts with the certainty expressed in Philippians 2:24 regarding future actions.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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