Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when he went to Troas to talk about Jesus' good news, God made it possible for him to do so. It's like when a door opens for you to go through and do something important.

2 Corinthians 2:12: Furthermore, when I came to Troas to [preach] Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

These verses command the spread of the Gospel to all nations, which appears as direct action, whereas 2 Corinthians 2:12 discusses God opening doors for preaching, suggesting a more passive approach.

Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse highlights that a man's heart devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps, contrasting with the implication in 2 Corinthians 2:12 that God directly opens doors for preaching the Gospel.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Acts 16:6-7

Paul is forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in certain areas, showing divine intervention in closing doors, which contrasts with the opening of doors in 2 Corinthians 2:12.

Acts 16:6-7: Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
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