Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, sometimes he had to travel a lot and faced dangers from many things, like rivers, bad people, and even pretend friends. He wanted others to know he kept going, even when things were very hard.

2 Corinthians 11:26: [In] journeyings often, [in] perils of waters, [in] perils of robbers, [in] perils by [mine own] countrymen, [in] perils by the heathen, [in] perils in the city, [in] perils in the wilderness, [in] perils in the sea, [in] perils among false brethren;

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

These verses promise divine protection from harm, contradicting Paul's experiences of danger in 2 Corinthians 11:26.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, even enemies will be at peace with them, which contrasts with Paul's frequent perils from various sources.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

This verse assures that God will be with the believer through various trials, implying protection; it contrasts with Paul's frequent encounters with danger.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

These verses promise rest and ease for those who are in Christ, conflicting with the frequent hardships mentioned by Paul.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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