Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 10:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 10:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 10:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people said his letters were strong and important, but when they saw him in person, they thought he looked weak and didn't talk very well. Even though they didn't think much of him when he spoke, his words in letters were still powerful.

2 Corinthians 10:10: For [his] letters, say they, [are] weighty and powerful; but [his] bodily presence [is] weak, and [his] speech contemptible. [say they: Gr. saith he]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse highlights that God values inner character over outward appearance, contrasting with 2 Corinthians 10:10 where Paul's physical presence is criticized.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse emphasizes the strength and wisdom of God, contradicting the perception of weakness in Paul's bodily presence mentioned in 2 Corinthians 10:10.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Here, Paul states his focus is on pleasing God, not people, which contrasts with the criticisms of his personal presence in 2 Corinthians 10:10.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Paul's acknowledgement of strength in weakness opposes the negative view of his bodily presence in 2 Corinthians 10:10.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, contradicting the critical judgment of Paul's presence described in 2 Corinthians 10:10.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
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