Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is saying that God knows he decided not to visit the people in Corinth yet because he wanted to be kind to them. He wanted to give them more time to fix some things before he came.

2 Corinthians 1:23: Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

2 Corinthians 1:23 involves making an oath, while Matthew 5:37 advises against making oaths and encourages simple, honest communication.

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

Contradiction with James 5:12

Like Matthew 5:37, this verse urges believers not to swear oaths, contradicting Paul's calling God as a witness in his statement in 2 Corinthians 1:23.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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