Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if the old way of following rules, which sometimes made people feel guilty, was special, then the new way of living with God's love and goodness is even more special. It's like saying if the first way was good, the new way is even better!

2 Corinthians 3:9: For if the ministration of condemnation [be] glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

This verse speaks about no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, which contrasts with the concept of the "ministration of condemnation" mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:9.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

This verse discusses the curse of the law, which can seem contradictory to 2 Corinthians 3:9 as it highlights the law's condemnation rather than its glory.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with James 2:10

It suggests that whoever keeps the whole law yet stumbles at one point is guilty of all, which differs from the idea of the law being glorious as implied in 2 Corinthians 3:9.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

This verse refers to the old covenant as obsolete and aging, potentially contradicting the notion of its glory as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 3:9.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
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