Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everything else in life is not important compared to knowing Jesus. He feels that even though he has lost many things, they are like trash compared to how special knowing Jesus is.

Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:19

Emphasizes adherence to the law as great in the kingdom, whereas Philippians 3:8 implies counting all things as loss for the knowledge of Christ, suggesting a shift from law to faith.

Matthew 5:19: Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Stresses that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, while Philippians 3:8 underscores the value of faith and knowledge of Christ over all.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

States that those under the law are cursed, contradicting the essence of Philippians 3:8 that devalues the law compared to faith in Christ.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with Romans 3:31

Asserts that faith upholds the law, contrasting with Philippians 3:8 which implies all old gains, including the law, are loss for Christ.

Romans 3:31: Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:12

Encourages fighting the good fight of faith, yet calls for holding onto faith and a good conscience, possibly seen as deeds, while Philippians 3:8 elevates faith beyond all.

1 Timothy 6:12: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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