Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when we have hard times, it's to help you feel better and guide you, just like how we stayed strong. And when we are happy, it's also to help you feel better and guide you.

2 Corinthians 1:6: And whether we be afflicted, [it is] for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, [it is] for your consolation and salvation. [is effectual: or, is wrought]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse emphasizes the necessity of counsel, suggesting that guidance, rather than suffering, leads to safety, in contrast to suffering being potentially beneficial in 2 Corinthians 1:6.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

This passage encourages joy in trials for the development of patience, whereas 2 Corinthians 1:6 associates tribulation with comfort and salvation, not specifically joy.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Job 3:1

Job curses his day due to suffering, which contrasts with the notion in 2 Corinthians 1:6 that challenges can be comforting.

Job 3:1: After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:2-3

This suggests that sorrow is better than laughter for making the heart better, contrasting with the comfort aspect of suffering seen in 2 Corinthians 1:6.

Ecclesiastes 7:2-3: [It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14

A lament over suffering that questions its value, opposing the concept of tribulation being beneficial as in 2 Corinthians 1:6.

Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

Paradox #1

This verse suggests that experiencing suffering can have a purpose or benefit for others, such as offering comfort or salvation. The contradiction or conflict here might be the idea that suffering is necessary or justified if it helps others. This could seem inconsistent with the belief that a loving and benevolent God would not want people to suffer.

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