Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God made Jesus very special and gave him the most important name of all. This means Jesus is super important to everyone.

Philippians 2:9: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

This verse indicates that Jesus does not know the day or hour, suggesting a limitation to His divine knowledge, which could be seen to contradict the exaltation and authority given to Jesus in Philippians 2:9.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with John 14:28

Jesus states that “the Father is greater than I,” which could seem to contradict the idea of being exalted above every name as mentioned in Philippians 2:9.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
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