Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he feels proud of the amazing things God has done through someone else, but when it comes to himself, he is only proud of his weaknesses. This is because his weaknesses show how God helps him and makes him strong.

2 Corinthians 12:5: Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:3-4

Whereas 2 Corinthians 12:5 speaks about boasting in weaknesses, Philippians 3:3-4 emphasizes confidence in the flesh and personal achievements.

Philippians 3:3-4: For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Contradiction with James 1:9-10

While 2 Corinthians 12:5 discusses rejoicing in one's weaknesses, James 1:9-10 advises the lowly to rejoice in their exaltation, contrasting the boasting in one's lowly state.

James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting another praise you, not your own mouth, which contrasts with Paul's acknowledgment of boasting in 2 Corinthians 12:5.

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

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:17-18

While Paul in 12:5 contemplates boasting, these verses emphasize boasting in the Lord rather than in oneself, opposing the idea of self-boasting.

2 Corinthians 10:17-18: But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:14

This verse states that one should boast only in the cross of Christ, contrasting the idea of boasting in personal weaknesses as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 12:5.

Galatians 6:14: But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. [by whom: or, whereby]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:30

Although similar in mentioning boasting about weaknesses, the context here focuses more broadly on the folly of boasting, which can contrast the idea of any personal boasting in 12:5.

2 Corinthians 11:30: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
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