Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
This verse defines faith as the evidence of things not seen, implying that hope involves certainty in the unseen, contradicting Romans 8:24's notion of hope for unseen things implying an inherent lack of certainty.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
This verse states that we walk by faith, not by sight, suggesting that hope requires believing without seeing, while Romans 8:24 implies hope ceases if something is seen.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with John 20:29
Here, belief is blessed without seeing, suggesting a presence of hope in what is believed, while Romans 8:24 posits hope is unnecessary once seen.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:12
This verse talks about seeing things clearly eventually, which contrasts with Romans 8:24's concept of hope being void when things are seen.
1 Corinthians 13:12: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. [darkly: Gr. in a riddle]
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:12
States that hope deferred makes the heart sick, while a desire fulfilled is a tree of life, suggesting a complexity in hope beyond simply its absence when things are seen, as implied in Romans 8:24.
Proverbs 13:12: Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life.
Paradox #1
Romans 8:24 talks about hope and salvation, suggesting that hope is for things not yet seen. A potential contradiction could arise if one believes in seeing and verifying everything before trusting. This could conflict with the idea of having faith in things not visible or proven. However, this is more about a difference in perspective rather than a clear contradiction. If someone values only what is tangible or proven, they may find the concept of faith-based hope inconsistent with their worldview.