Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if someone wants to brag or feel proud, they should be proud of what God has done. It's about thanking God for the good things, instead of showing off about ourselves.

2 Corinthians 10:17: But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse advises not to boast in wisdom, might, or riches, while 2 Corinthians 10:17 suggests boasting, but only in the Lord.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting others praise you instead of yourself, which seems to contradict the notion of boasting in any form, even if it's in the Lord as in 2 Corinthians 10:17.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against performing righteous acts before others to be seen by them, suggesting humility in actions, contradicting the encouragement to boast in the Lord in 2 Corinthians 10:17.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of boasting or taking pride. While the verse talks about boasting in a certain way, other parts of the Bible often encourage humility and warn against pride. This could create a conflict between the idea of boasting and the teaching to be humble.

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