Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 12:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 12:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 12:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God told him that His love and help are enough, and God's strength is greatest when we feel weak. So, Paul is happy to tell others about his problems because it shows how strong Jesus is in helping him.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse suggests that through Christ's strength, we can do all things, implying self-sufficiency in contrast to relying on grace in weakness.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in God with all your heart and leaning not on your own understanding, seemingly at odds with the sufficiency of grace and weakness.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

This verse states that God gives power to the faint, contrasting with the idea that Christ's strength is made perfect in weakness in 2 Corinthians 12:9.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with John 14:13

This verse implies that asking anything in Jesus' name will be done, suggesting a form of strength that contradicts relying on grace for power in weakness.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse points out that faith without works is dead, which can contradict the notion of grace being sufficient without necessitating deeds.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
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