Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22
This verse suggests that a merry heart does good and brings healing, which appears to contrast with the sorrow or grief mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:2.
Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
This verse encourages continual rejoicing in the Lord, highlighting joy rather than the concerns about sorrow expressed in 2 Corinthians 2:2.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with James 1:2
This verse advises believers to consider it pure joy when facing trials, which seems contrary to Paul's concern about causing sorrow in 2 Corinthians 2:2.
James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Isaiah 35:10
This verse speaks of everlasting joy and the fleeing of sorrow and sighing, which contrasts with the potential for causing grief found in 2 Corinthians 2:2.
Isaiah 35:10: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
This verse mentions that God will wipe away all tears, and there will be no more sorrow, differing from the possibility of causing sorrow stated in 2 Corinthians 2:2.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.