Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 11:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 11:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 11:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling his friends that when he was with them and needed something, he didn't ask them for help. His friends from another place, Macedonia, helped him instead, and he didn't want to trouble his friends where he was.

2 Corinthians 11:9: And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all [things] I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and [so] will I keep [myself].

Contradiction with Acts 18:3

Paul engages in tent-making to support himself, while 2 Corinthians 11:9 indicates the support from other churches.

Acts 18:3: And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:15-16

Paul acknowledges receiving gifts from the Philippians, suggesting reliance on their support, in contrast to 2 Corinthians 11:9 which emphasizes not being burdensome to the Corinthians.

Philippians 4:15-16: Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:14

Paul argues for the right of apostles to earn their living from the gospel, seemingly at odds with his stance in 2 Corinthians 11:9 against receiving support.

1 Corinthians 9:14: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

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