Contradiction with Job 5:7
This verse suggests that trouble is inevitable, implying a lack of divine protection.
Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse indicates that chance and time affect everyone, contradicting the idea of guaranteed protection.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse acknowledges that followers of Christ will have tribulation in the world.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
This verse states that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with Romans 8:36
This verse indicates that believers face death and persecution, contrasting with the promise of protection.
Romans 8:36: As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Contradiction with Acts 14:22
This verse states that believers must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22: Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:10-12
This verse suggests that persecution is expected for the righteous, contrary to the idea of being protected from harm.
Matthew 5:10-12: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction with this verse and the idea of free will. The verse suggests that divine protection is always present, which might conflict with experiences of suffering or harm despite one's faith. This raises questions about why bad things happen if there is supposed to be constant protection.
Paradox #2
Some people see a slight contradiction when comparing this verse with the idea of free will and the existence of hardships in life. If divine protection is assured, they wonder why bad things happen to good people or why people need to make their own choices and face consequences. Some interpret it as a promise of protection, while others see it as an assurance of spiritual support rather than physical safety.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests divine protection and the presence of angels to guard over individuals. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise from real-life experiences where individuals face harm or danger despite their faith or beliefs in such protection. This could lead to questions about the reliability of divine protection promises.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction with this verse might be the promise of supernatural protection by angels. Science relies on observable and testable phenomena, and there's currently no empirical evidence for the existence of angels or miraculous protection. This idea clashes with a scientific understanding of cause and effect, where protection typically arises from physical, natural sources like shelter or medical intervention.