Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 1:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 1:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 1:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he and his friends went through really hard times in Asia, so tough that they felt very sad and even thought they might not live through it. Paul wants to share this experience with his friends, so they understand how difficult it was.

2 Corinthians 1:8: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:30

This verse suggests that Christ's burden is light, whereas 2 Corinthians 1:8 describes being pressed out of measure, above strength.

Matthew 11:30: For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse states that all things can be done through Christ who strengthens, contradicting the sense of despair and weakness described in 2 Corinthians 1:8.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

This verse declares that believers are more than conquerors through Christ, contrasting the overwhelming nature of affliction mentioned in 2 Corinthians 1:8.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse assures that God provides a way to endure temptations, in contrast to the despair expressed in 2 Corinthians 1:8.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
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