Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everything God has promised is true because of Jesus, and when we say "Amen," it means we agree and it brings glory to God.

2 Corinthians 1:20: For all the promises of God in him [are] yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

This verse suggests that the fulfillment of promises is tied to the law, not solely through Christ.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with James 2:10

Implies perfection in keeping the law is necessary, which contradicts the idea that all promises are fulfilled in Christ.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

Stresses justification through faith and not through the law, which may contrast with the 'all are yes in him' concept if interpreted as exclusive.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned, suggesting a universality of failing that seems contrary to the notion of the assured fulfillment of promises in Christ.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

Indicates the law has a shadow of good things, which might conflict if perceived as contradicting the perfect fulfillment in Christ alone.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
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