Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
This verse emphasizes doing good works openly for others to see, which contrasts with Paul's boast in personal integrity without others' validation.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Teaches humility and being humble, which contradicts Paul's boldness and assertiveness in his truthfulness.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Warns against doing good deeds to be seen by others, which conflicts with Paul's public assertion of his honesty.
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]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4
Encourages humility and restrains from boasting, contrasting Paul's confident declaration of truthfulness.
1 Corinthians 13:4: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Advocates for humility by valuing others above oneself, opposed to Paul's personal boast about his honesty.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with James 4:16
Condemns boasting, which contradicts Paul's confident and boastful assertion of his truthfulness.
James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:14
Emphasizes boasting only in the cross of Christ, contradicting Paul's boast about his own integrity in this instance.
Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
Advises letting others praise you instead of oneself, which is opposed to Paul's self-assured boasting.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.