Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying something in a way that isn't how Jesus would say it, and he's talking like he's being silly and bragging. He wants people to understand that he's not being serious.

2 Corinthians 11:17: That which I speak, I speak [it] not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises straightforward honesty, while 2 Corinthians 11:17 acknowledges speaking without direct command from the Lord, implying a lack of divine endorsement.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5-6

These verses emphasize every word of God being pure and caution against adding to His words, potentially conflicting with Paul speaking "in this confidence" without instruction from God.

Proverbs 30:5-6: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:11

This verse instructs to speak as the oracles of God, which could contrast with Paul acknowledging his words in 2 Corinthians 11:17 are not directly from the Lord.

1 Peter 4:11: If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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