Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 3:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 3:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 3:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle Paul, when we look at Jesus like looking in a mirror, we start to become more like Him, and this happens because God's Spirit helps us. It's like getting better and better every day, shining brighter like Jesus.

2 Corinthians 3:18: But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord. [by the...: or, of the Lord the Spirit]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:5

Describes the wickedness of humanity, contrasting with the transformation into God's image seen in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Highlights the filthiness of human righteousness, whereas 2 Corinthians 3:18 speaks of reflecting God's glory.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Romans 1:21-23

Discusses the darkened hearts and idolatry of humanity, contrary to the image transformation mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Romans 1:21-23: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

Describes the deceitful heart of man, conflicting with the notion of being transformed into God's image in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

States there is not a just man on earth, opposing the glory transformation in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with John 3:19

Refers to people loving darkness rather than light, while 2 Corinthians 3:18 talks about reflecting God's brightness.

John 3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Indicates all have sinned, contrasting the transformation to glory in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 15:19

Lists evils from the heart, contradictory to the spiritual transformation in 2 Corinthians 3:18.

Matthew 15:19: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
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