Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying that even though people might think he's weak, he can be just as brave as anyone else. He's using this funny way of speaking to show that being bold and strong is important too.

2 Corinthians 11:21: I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This text advises non-retaliation and turning the other cheek, contrasting with boasting in perceived foolishness or superiority.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises loving your enemies, conflicting with the competitive spirit suggested by boasting.

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 Proverbs 27:2

Encourages letting others praise you rather than self-boasting, unlike the idea of boasting in one's self presented in Corinthians.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 6:3

Warns that if someone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves, challenging the boastful confidence expressed in Corinthians.

Galatians 6:3: For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Encourages doing nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, contradicting the competitive boasting in the verse.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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