Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 13:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 13:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 13:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is speaking through him, and even though some people doubt it, Jesus is strong and powerful in their lives. Paul wants everyone to know that Jesus's message is real and important.

2 Corinthians 13:3: Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

"Judge not, that ye be not judged." contradicts with 2 Corinthians 13:3's context of seeking proof of Christ speaking through Paul, suggesting judgment on the validity of the apostleship.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 2:24

"Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only." contradicts the implied emphasis in 2 Corinthians 13:3 on proving authority through spiritual power rather than visible works.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." suggests contradiction in seeking approval through proof as 2 Corinthians 13:3 seems to imply.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with John 12:37

"But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him." contrasts the need for proof in 2 Corinthians 13:3 versus the ineffectiveness of miraculous proof for belief.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
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