Contradiction with Romans 8:5
This verse implies that those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, suggesting a focus on physical actions contrary to the spiritual battle suggested in 2 Corinthians 10:3.
Romans 8:5: For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Contradiction with James 4:1
This verse attributes wars and fighting to lusts within your members, suggesting an internal, fleshly cause for conflict, unlike the warfare not after the flesh mentioned in 2 Corinthians 10:3.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:16
This verse advises to walk in the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lust of the flesh, implying that fleshly actions are significant, in contrast to the non-fleshly nature of warfare from 2 Corinthians 10:3.
Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:41
This verse suggests that the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak, highlighting an internal conflict involving the flesh, which differs from the external non-fleshly battle described in 2 Corinthians 10:3.
Matthew 26:41: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:16
This verse notes that all in the world, including the lust of the flesh, is significant, potentially contradicting the idea of warfare not after the flesh from 2 Corinthians 10:3.
1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the idea of engaging in a spiritual battle while living in a physical world. Some might find it inconsistent to navigate daily life with a mindset focused on spiritual warfare, which could potentially cause a clash with the principles of peace and coexistence in a diverse society. However, interpretations can vary greatly.