Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person he is talking about was very sick and almost died, but God made him better. Paul is thankful because God helped both of them, so Paul wouldn't be super sad.

Philippians 2:27: For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

Contradiction with John 11:4

This verse states that sickness is for the glory of God, contradicting Philippians 2:27, which depicts God having mercy to avoid sorrow from sickness.

John 11:4: When Jesus heard [that], he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Here God’s power is made perfect in weakness, contrasting with Philippians 2:27, where mercy is given to relieve the weakness and sorrow.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

Trials, including sickness, are to be considered pure joy, contrasting with Philippians 2:27, which speaks of avoiding sorrow through God's mercy.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6

This verse explains that the Lord disciplines whom He loves, which can include afflictions, contrasting with the notion in Philippians 2:27 of removing affliction to show mercy.

Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
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