Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 12:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 12:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 12:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he hopes that when he visits the people again, God doesn't make him feel sad because some of them are still doing wrong things and haven't said sorry yet. He wants everyone to stop doing bad stuff and change their ways.

2 Corinthians 12:21: [And] lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and [that] I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned, which contradicts the aspect of feeling sorrow for uncleanness and fornication in 2 Corinthians 12:21 because it implies ongoing sin rather than repentance.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

1 John 1:8 asserts that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, potentially contradicting the expectation in 2 Corinthians 12:21 for a community to repent from sin entirely.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:15

Paul identifies himself as chief among sinners in 1 Timothy 1:15, which might contrast with the concern in 2 Corinthians 12:21 where he admonishes others for sinning without remorse.

1 Timothy 1:15: This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

This verse states there is no just man on earth who does good and never sins, somewhat conflicting with the expectation of repentance from sin described in 2 Corinthians 12:21.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
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