Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he planned to visit his friends twice, once on his way to a place called Macedonia and again when coming back, and hoped they would help him on his trip to Judea. He wanted to spend time with them and counted on their support for his journey.

2 Corinthians 1:16: And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse states that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting divine will over human intentions, which contrasts with Paul's travel plans in 2 Corinthians 1:16 based on personal intention.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

These verses advise against boasting about future plans, emphasizing that only God knows what tomorrow holds, which contradicts Paul's confident travel intentions expressed in 2 Corinthians 1:16.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse acknowledges that a man's way is not in himself, which contrasts with Paul's detailed travel plans in 2 Corinthians 1:16 seemingly based on his own decision-making.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse says many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, contrasting with Paul's outlined personal travel plans in 2 Corinthians 1:16.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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