Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, even if our bodies get tired and weak, inside our hearts and minds, God makes us feel new and strong every day. It's like God helps us grow stronger where it matters most.

2 Corinthians 4:16: For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is renewed day by day.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

This verse suggests that all worldly efforts are ultimately vain, contradicting the renewal mentioned in 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Job 14:1-2

These verses describe life as transient and full of trouble, which counters the idea of inward renewal.

Job 14:1-2: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Psalm 102:3

This verse highlights physical decline and distress, contrasting the encouragement of inner renewal in 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Psalm 102:3: For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. [like...: or, (as some read) into smoke]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:6-8

These verses focus on the frailty of humans, contrasting with the concept of renewal and strength in adversity.

Isaiah 40:6-8: The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh [is] grass, and all the goodliness thereof [is] as the flower of the field:

Contradiction with James 4:14

This verse emphasizes the fleeting nature of life, contradicting the message of ongoing inward renewal.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Psalm 39:5

It emphasizes the fleeting nature of human existence, opposing the idea of being inwardly renewed day by day.

Psalm 39:5: Behold, thou hast made my days [as] an handbreadth; and mine age [is] as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state [is] altogether vanity. Selah. [at...: Heb. settled]
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