Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 4:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 4:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 4:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, even when we face lots of problems and feel confused, we don't feel completely lost or without hope. This means God helps us stay strong and find a way through tough times.

2 Corinthians 4:8: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Job 5:7

This verse suggests that man is born to trouble, whereas 2 Corinthians 4:8 indicates resilience amidst troubles.

Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14

In this verse, adversity and prosperity are set by God, implying acceptance, while 2 Corinthians 4:8 speaks of overcoming challenges.

Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

This verse states that the righteous will have many troubles, which contrasts with the overcoming of adversity in 2 Corinthians 4:8.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:18

This verse questions the value of life filled with trouble and sorrow, whereas 2 Corinthians 4:8 maintains a hopeful perspective through troubles.

Jeremiah 20:18: Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:1-3

These verses express being overtaken by adversity, contrasting the message of not being crushed in 2 Corinthians 4:8.

Lamentations 3:1-3: I [am] the man [that] hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
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