Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if he has to brag about anything, he will brag about the things that show he is weak. He wants to show that even though he is not strong, God can still help him do great things.

2 Corinthians 11:30: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Emphasizes letting others praise you instead of praising yourself, which contrasts with the self-promotion aspect in 2 Corinthians 11:30.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:2

Advises against seeking glory for oneself, contrasting with boasting about weaknesses publicly as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:30.

Matthew 6:2: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Urges humility over self-promotion, which seems at odds with the boasting mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:30.

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

Contradiction with James 4:16

Describes boasting and pride as evil, which can be seen as contradictory to boasting about weaknesses encouraged in 2 Corinthians 11:30.

James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
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