Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:2

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

According to Paul, if he makes his friends sad, then who will make him happy? The same friends that he made sad are the ones who help him feel better and joyful.

2 Corinthians 2:2: For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

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.
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