Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying that he is just as good and important as the other top apostles. He wants people to know that he has the same love and care for them as the others do.

2 Corinthians 11:5: For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

This verse emphasizes the blessedness of being "poor in spirit," whereas 2 Corinthians 11:5 discusses boasting about spiritual authority and status.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting the self-exaltation seen in 2 Corinthians 11:5.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Encourages humility and esteem for others, contradicting the self-promotion in 2 Corinthians 11:5.

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 4:6

States that God resists the proud, contradicting the boasting in apostolic authority in 2 Corinthians 11:5.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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