Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he was hurt many times for telling people about Jesus. He got hit with sticks or whips just like Jesus was, but he kept going because he wanted to share God's love.

2 Corinthians 11:24: Of the Jews five times received I forty [stripes] save one.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and prayer for enemies instead of retaliation or enduring physical punishment from 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 12:17

Advises not to repay evil with evil, which contrasts with the idea of enduring repeated punishment as if to pay back wrongs.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Suggests turning the other cheek, offering a perspective of non-retaliation in the face of physical punishment.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not repaying insult with insult, contrasting with enduring multiple physical punishments.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Advises against taking revenge, which contrasts with enduring physical punishment without complaint.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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