Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying that he will keep doing what is right to stop people who try to brag and make themselves look more important than they are. Paul wants everyone to be equal and honest, not pretend to be better than others.

2 Corinthians 11:12: But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and blessing opponents, while 2 Corinthians 11:12 seeks to undermine them.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Advises to bless those who persecute, unlike 2 Corinthians 11:12's approach to opposition.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Urges not repaying evil with evil or insult with insult, contrasting with the intent in 2 Corinthians 11:12.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Cautions against speaking evil of one another, but 2 Corinthians 11:12 involves a competitive stance.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises not rejoicing when your enemy falls, differing from the strategy in 2 Corinthians 11:12.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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