Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 3:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 3:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 3:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, many people live in a way that goes against what Jesus taught, and this makes him very sad. He calls them enemies of the cross because they don't follow Jesus' example of love and kindness.

Philippians 3:18: (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, [that they are] the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

Romans 10:12 emphasizes that there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is rich to all who call upon him, which contrasts with Philippians 3:18 where people are described as "enemies of the cross of Christ."

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:30

Matthew 12:30 states, "He that is not with me is against me," suggesting a clear division that contradicts Philippians 3:18 by implying that there can be no middle ground, whereas Philippians 3:18 is describing specific adversaries.

Matthew 12:30: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Contradiction with John 3:17

John 3:17 states that God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but Philippians 3:18 highlights the existence of individuals who are enemies, suggesting condemnation.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

1 Timothy 2:4 expresses God's will for all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of truth, contradicting the idea in Philippians 3:18 of some being enemies of the cross.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:18

2 Corinthians 5:18 speaks of reconciliation through Christ, contrasting with the enmity mentioned in Philippians 3:18.

2 Corinthians 5:18: And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

1 John 4:8 claims that God is love, whereas Philippians 3:18 speaks of opposition and enmity, which contrasts with the idea of universal love.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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