Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person he is talking about worked so hard for Jesus that he almost got really sick, all because he wanted to help Paul for the people who couldn't help him. Paul wants everyone to know how brave and caring this person was.

Philippians 2:30: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

This verse questions how God's love can dwell in someone who doesn't help a brother in need, contrasting with Philippians 2:30, which praises risking life for others' service.

1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

This verse encourages loving enemies and doing good without expecting anything in return, which can contrast with the expectation of honor for risking one's life as seen in Philippians 2:30.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises loving enemies and praying for persecutors, potentially contradicting the notion of willingly risking life for believers as emphasized in Philippians 2:30.

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 Proverbs 21:23

This verse focuses on keeping one's soul from troubles by guarding one's mouth, possibly contradicting the idea of risking life for others.

Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse warns against casting pearls before swine, which may contrast with the unreserved service praised in Philippians 2:30.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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