Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 4:4

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

According to Paul, God wants us to always be happy and thankful because He is with us. He reminds us twice to be joyful, showing how important it is.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

This verse speaks of a time to weep and a time to mourn, whereas Philippians 4:4 calls to always rejoice.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:15

It talks about joy ceasing and mourning being constant, contrasting Philippians 4:4's call for continual rejoicing.

Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.

Contradiction with John 16:20

Jesus tells His disciples they will weep and lament while the world rejoices, which opposes the direction to always rejoice in Philippians 4:4.

John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

Contradiction with James 4:9

Advises turning laughter to mourning and joy to heaviness, contrary to the encouragement in Philippians 4:4 to rejoice always.

James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13

Mentions that even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, conflicting with the directive in Philippians 4:4 to be always rejoicing.

Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
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