Contradiction with John 16:33
Jesus says that in the world we will have tribulation, but in Philippians 3:10, the focus is on the power of resurrection and sharing in sufferings leading to knowing Christ.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with James 1:2-3
This verse encourages believers to count trials as joy, while Philippians 3:10 emphasizes sharing in Christ’s sufferings as a means to know Him.
James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:19
Paul speaks of hope in Christ being pitiable if only for this life, while Philippians 3:10 focuses on knowing Christ through His resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:19: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
This verse celebrates weakness because Christ's power is perfected in it, whereas Philippians 3:10 emphasizes sharing in sufferings to know the power of resurrection.
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 Matthew 5:12
Encourages rejoicing in persecution, which contrasts with the personal experiential focus of Philippians 3:10 on knowing Christ through suffering.
Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
States that the living know they will die, contrasting with Philippians 3:10's focus on resurrection life through Christ.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:20
Talks about being crucified with Christ and Christ living in us, which compliments rather than contradicts Philippians 3:10 but has a different emphasis on current life in Christ over future resurrection.
Galatians 2:20: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.