Bible Paradoxes

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A paradox is a tenet contrary to received opinion; seemingly contrary to common sense but is actually true.

  • We may be last though first (Mark 10:35-45)
  • We lose by saving our life (Mark 8:34-38)
  • We live by dying (II Timothy 2:11)
  • We see unseen things (II Corinthians 4:18)
  • We conquer by yielding (Romans 6:16-18)
  • We find rest under a yoke (Matthew 11:28-30)
  • We reign by serving (Mark 10:42-44)
  • We are made great by being the least (Luke 9:48)
  • We are exalted by being humble (Matthew 23:12)
  • We become wise by being fools (I Corinthians 1:20-21)
  • We are made free by becoming bondservants (Romans 6:18)
  • We wax strong by being weak (II Corinthians 12:10)
  • We triumph by defeat (II Corinthians 12:7-9)
  • We find victory by glorying in our infirmities (II Corinthians 12:5)

Conclusion: The Lord’s ways are not our ways, so much so that they are often opposite.

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