Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 2:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he wrote the letter while feeling very sad and crying a lot, not to make them feel bad, but to show how much he loves them. He wanted them to understand his deep care and concern for them.

2 Corinthians 2:4: For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:13

This verse suggests that a merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, whereas 2 Corinthians 2:4 speaks of writing out of much affliction and anguish of heart.

Proverbs 15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse encourages believers to rejoice always, which contradicts the expression of sorrow and tears found in 2 Corinthians 2:4.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Similar to Philippians 4:4, it urges continuous rejoicing, contrary to the feelings of sorrow described in 2 Corinthians 2:4.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with James 1:2

Advises counting trials as joy, which contrasts with the distress and anguish mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:4.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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