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What Does the Bible Say About Paradox?
20 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Paradox in the Bible
Discover 20 Bible verses about paradox. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on paradox, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.
Top 10 Verses About Paradox
- 1Proverbs 13:7
“There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.”
KJV - 2Matthew 10:39
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
KJV - 3Matthew 16:25
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
KJV - 4Mark 8:35
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.”
KJV - 5Luke 17:33
“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”
KJV - 6John 12:25
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
KJV - 71 Corinthians 3:18
“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”
KJV - 82 Corinthians 6:4
“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, approving: Gr. commending”
KJV - 92 Corinthians 6:8
“By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;”
KJV - 102 Corinthians 6:9
“As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;”
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Subtopics of Paradox
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Paradox? (1 Verses)
“There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Paradox? (19 Verses)
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.”
“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.”
“He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”
“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, approving: Gr. commending”
“By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;”
“As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;”
“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”
“How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. lawful: or, possible”
“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
“I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles , though I be nothing.”
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,”
“May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;”
“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”
“And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.”
“And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Paradox
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about paradox. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about paradox and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about paradox is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on paradox needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about paradox with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about paradox, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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