Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, it's like saying, "If anyone thinks they can be proud about things they do on their own, I could be even prouder, but I know that's not what's important." He's trying to explain that trusting in what we do isn't as important as trusting in God.

Philippians 3:4: Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse states that all have sinned, implying that reliance on the flesh (as in Philippians 3:4) is futile.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

It declares that all human righteousness is as filthy rags, contradicting confidence in the flesh.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse states that one who trusts in man and the flesh is cursed, opposing confidence in the flesh.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

It advises trust in the Lord instead of one's own understanding, opposing confidence in the flesh.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:29

This verse claims no flesh should glory in God's presence, contrasting with putting confidence in the flesh.

1 Corinthians 1:29: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:14

It emphasizes boasting only in the cross of Christ, not in the flesh, contradicting Philippians 3:4.

Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]
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