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.