Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than relying on human understanding, while 2 Corinthians 13:9 emphasizes human weakness leading to spiritual perfection.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse warns against trusting in humans, which appears to clash with the idea of human weakness being pivotal for strength as suggested in 2 Corinthians 13:9.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Focuses on belief in Jesus for eternal life, which contrasts with the idea of strength being perfected through human weakness mentioned in 2 Corinthians 13:9.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
Suggests that God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, a concept that can conflict with 2 Corinthians 13:9's notion of human frailty leading to perfection.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Promises strength to those who wait upon the Lord, contrasting with the idea of strength through weakness captured in 2 Corinthians 13:9.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
Asserts that believers are more than conquerors, which contrasts the idea of being weak to be strong, as indicated in 2 Corinthians 13:9.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.