Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 4:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 4:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 4:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if the good news about Jesus is not understood, it’s because some people cannot see it yet. This means that they are like lost people who need help to find their way.

2 Corinthians 4:3: But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

This verse suggests that God reveals truths to "babes" and hides them from the wise, while 2 Corinthians 4:3 suggests the gospel is hidden only to those perishing.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:11

This verse describes a sealed book that is not understood by anyone, whereas 2 Corinthians 4:3 implies understanding is limited to those perishing.

Isaiah 29:11: And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which [men] deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it [is] sealed: [book: or, letter]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5

This verse states that those who seek the Lord understand all things, contrasting with the notion of the gospel being hidden as stated in 2 Corinthians 4:3.

Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
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