Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he's asking if he was being serious or just joking when he made his plans. He's saying that he doesn't make promises lightly and always tries to keep his word.

2 Corinthians 1:17: When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse teaches letting your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No,' contrasting with the questioning of reliability in intentions in 2 Corinthians 1:17.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 1:8

This verse speaks of a double-minded man being unstable, which contradicts with the defense of integrity against double-mindedness in 2 Corinthians 1:17.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse condemns lying lips, emphasizing the truth, which contrasts the questioning of earnestness and truthfulness in 2 Corinthians 1:17.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Psalm 15:4

This verse praises those who keep their promises even to their own detriment, contrasting with the implication of changing intentions in 2 Corinthians 1:17.

Psalm 15:4: In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. [He that] sweareth to [his own] hurt, and changeth not.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:3

This verse criticizes saying one thing and doing another, which relates to the underlying issue of inconsistency addressed in 2 Corinthians 1:17.

Matthew 23:3: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
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