Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul in the Bible, he is saying that he works really hard for Jesus, even more than others, and he has gone through a lot of tough times like being in jail and getting hurt. He wants people to know how much he has done to help others learn about Jesus.

2 Corinthians 11:23: Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I [am] more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Encourages not to worry about tomorrow, while 2 Corinthians 11:23 highlights the numerous hardships Paul faced continually.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Urges to trust in the Lord with all heart rather than relying on one's own understanding, contrasted with Paul describing his own sufferings and labors.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11-12

Speaks of being blessed when persecuted, while 2 Corinthians 11:23 implies hardship as a measure of commitment.

Matthew 5:11-12: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Declares believers are more than conquerors through Christ, in contrast to the list of sufferings Paul lists.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Promises strength to those who wait on the Lord, whereas 2 Corinthians 11:23 presents Paul in a state of continuous affliction.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

States that one can do all things through Christ who strengthens them, yet 2 Corinthians 11:23 focuses on Paul's endurance through numerous labors and trials.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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