Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, it's not really useful to brag about himself, but he wants to share special messages and dreams he received from God.

2 Corinthians 12:1: It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. [I will come: Gr. For I will come]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Encourages letting others praise you, contradicting with Paul's implicit boasting in 2 Corinthians 12:1.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Promotes meekness, which contrasts with Paul's discussion of visions and revelations.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Advises humility before the Lord, conflicting with the elevation of spiritual experiences.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Romans 12:3

Warns against thinking too highly of oneself, challenging the boasting in spiritual experiences.

Romans 12:3: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. [soberly: Gr. to sobriety]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Calls for humility in spirit, contradicting boasting about visions.

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 1 Peter 5:6

Encourages submitting oneself humbly, conflicting with self-exaltation in visions.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4

Describes love as not boastful, contrasting with sharing boasts of spiritual revelations.

1 Corinthians 13:4: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
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