Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 12:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 12:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 12:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he feels a bit foolish for talking about his achievements, but he had to because others made him do it. He says that even though he feels like a nobody, he is just as important as the top apostles.

2 Corinthians 12:11: I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

This verse emphasizes humility, while 2 Corinthians 12:11 involves Paul asserting his authority and defending his apostolic credentials, which seems contrary to being meek.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting others praise you and not praising yourself, whereas in 2 Corinthians 12:11, Paul speaks of his achievements and authority.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse encourages submission and being clothed with humility, whereas in 2 Corinthians 12:11, Paul is compelled to "boast" about his authority.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse says that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, while 2 Corinthians 12:11 shows Paul feeling forced to speak on his achievements, which can be seen as prideful.

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

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse encourages doing nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, yet in 2 Corinthians 12:11, Paul mentions having to "boast" to assert his position.

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