Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians are happy because they try to live honestly and simply, following God's ways instead of using tricky human ideas. They believe it's important to treat everyone kindly because God helps them do so.

2 Corinthians 1:12: For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, while 2 Corinthians 1:12 emphasizes boasting in personal integrity and wisdom.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse states that the heart is deceitful above all things, contradicting the notion in 2 Corinthians 1:12 of confidence in the sincerity of one's heart.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

This verse claims none are righteous, no, not one, which opposes the self-assured declaration of righteousness in conduct as per 2 Corinthians 1:12.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Refers to all our righteous acts as filthy rags, challenging the notion of boasting in personal holiness presented in 2 Corinthians 1:12.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Advises against practicing righteousness to be seen by others, while 2 Corinthians 1:12 boasts about conduct before others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

States that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, contrasting with the boasting mentioned in 2 Corinthians 1:12.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:16

Warns that all boasting is evil, thereby conflicting with the act of boasting in simplicity and godly sincerity in 2 Corinthians 1:12.

James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
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