Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 3:2

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

According to Paul, this means that the people he is writing to are like a letter that everyone can see because they show what he taught them in the way they live. It's like they are his special message to the world about being good and kind.

2 Corinthians 3:2: Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

Contradiction with John 5:39

This verse emphasizes searching the scriptures for testimony, while 2 Corinthians 3:2 suggests the Corinthians themselves are the testimony of Paul's ministry.

John 5:39: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

This verse states that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, highlighting the primary importance of the written word, contrasting with the idea of people being the 'epistle' in 2 Corinthians 3:2.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33

This verse talks about God's law being written in the hearts of the people, which contrasts with Paul's message of the believers being the epistle.

Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10

Similar to Jeremiah 31:33, it focuses on God's laws in hearts rather than people as a letter of recommendation.

Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]

Contradiction with Romans 10:17

It suggests faith comes from hearing the word of God, emphasizing traditional scripture, while 2 Corinthians 3:2 implies people themselves are the message.

Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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