Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he wrote to his friends because he wanted to be happy when he visited them. He trusted that they also wanted to be happy together with him.

2 Corinthians 2:3: And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is [the joy] of you all.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 7:8

This verse contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:3 because it discusses how Paul was not regretful about making the Corinthians sorry with his letter, whereas 2 Corinthians 2:3 expresses a desire to avoid causing them sorrow.

2 Corinthians 7:8: For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though [it were] but for a season.

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