Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he often faced hard times and felt very tired and hurt. He went without food and water, stayed up late, and didn't always have enough clothes to stay warm.

2 Corinthians 11:27: In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Encourages not to worry about food and clothing, contrary to the struggles mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:27.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Promises God will supply all needs, contrasting with the hardships in 2 Corinthians 11:27.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

States the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, which contrasts with the experiences described in 2 Corinthians 11:27.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Invites those who are weary to find rest in Jesus, differing from the toil and weariness mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:27.

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

Contradiction with John 14:27

Offers peace, unlike the state of being in weariness and painfulness described in 2 Corinthians 11:27.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Paradox #1

Some people might find a contradiction in the way suffering and hardship are described in this verse. They might wonder how enduring such hardships aligns with the idea of a loving and compassionate God who is supposed to care for people's well-being. The tension might arise in understanding why enduring difficulties is sometimes portrayed as a necessary or even noble part of faith.

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