Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, you don't need to worry about anything; instead, talk to God about everything, ask for what you need with a thankful heart.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse suggests taking no thought for the morrow, advocating against any form of worry, which contrasts with the call to prayer and supplication in Philippians 4:6.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

This verse warns against trusting in one's heart, which may conflict with the reliance on prayer and God's peace mentioned in Philippians 4:6.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:14

Hezekiah worries and spreads letters before the Lord, showing an anxious response before prayer, contrasted by Philippians 4:6's advice against being anxious.

2 Kings 19:14: And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

It suggests that with much knowledge comes grief, which opposes the idea of replacing anxiety with prayer as counselled in Philippians 4:6.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse warns about doubting when asking in faith, which might contradict with the notion that prayer is the solution to anxiety in Philippians 4:6, suggesting that doubt is still a possibility.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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