Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 13:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 13:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 13:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God wants everyone to be happy, get along with each other, and try their best to be good and kind. If they do this, God, who loves everyone, will always be with them and make them feel peaceful.

2 Corinthians 13:11: Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse states that Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, contradicting the call for peace in 2 Corinthians 13:11.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Here, Jesus mentions bringing division rather than peace on earth, opposing the exhortation for living in peace in 2 Corinthians 13:11.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

Paul's warning about a different gospel contradicts the idea of being of one mind as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 13:11.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Friendship with the world is described as enmity with God, which contrasts the call for peace and unity in 2 Corinthians 13:11.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:19

Paul notes that there must be divisions to reveal who is approved, contradicting the appeal for unity in 2 Corinthians 13:11.

1 Corinthians 11:19: For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. [heresies: or, sects]
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