Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God helps us win because of Jesus, and through us, he shows people everywhere what knowing him is like. It's like we spread a good and special smell that tells others about God.

2 Corinthians 2:14: Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests that success is not guaranteed, contradicting the idea of always triumphing.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-12

These verses describe the prosperity of the wicked, which contrasts with always being led in triumph.

Psalm 73:3-12: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Job 21:7-13

Job questions why the wicked live long and prosper, unlike the triumphant portrayal.

Job 21:7-13: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-4

Habakkuk laments injustice prevailing, challenging the notion of consistent triumph.

Habakkuk 1:2-4: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, differing from the concept of constant victory.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1-2

This verse describes the righteous perishing, contrasting the idea of continual triumph.

Isaiah 57:1-2: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]

Contradiction with Psalm 44:9-11

The Psalmist laments defeat despite faithfulness, contradicting consistent triumph shown in 2 Corinthians 2:14.

Psalm 44:9-11: But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
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