Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is asking the people to show their love to someone who needs it. He wants them to forgive and care for this person to help them feel better.

2 Corinthians 2:8: Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm [your] love toward him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:5

Open rebuke is better than secret love, which contradicts the idea of confirming love through forgiveness in 2 Corinthians 2:8.

Proverbs 27:5: Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:17

If they refuse to listen, tell it to the church; if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. This seems contrary to reaffirming love through forgiveness as advised in 2 Corinthians 2:8.

Matthew 18:17: And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:9

As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed, opposing the idea of reaffirming love and forgiveness in 2 Corinthians 2:8.

Galatians 1:9: As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:20

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear, contrasts with the act of confirming love and forgiveness recommended in 2 Corinthians 2:8.

1 Timothy 5:20: Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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