Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, even when people are mean and hurt us, God is always with us, so we don’t give up. We might feel sad sometimes, but God helps us keep going and stay strong.

2 Corinthians 4:9: Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8

This verse is complementary to 2 Corinthians 4:9 rather than contradictory.

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 Psalm 22:1

This verse expresses a feeling of abandonment, in contrast to 2 Corinthians 4:9, which emphasizes not being forsaken.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 49:14

Zion laments being forsaken by the Lord, contradicting with the assurance given in 2 Corinthians 4:9.

Isaiah 49:14: But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus' cry of abandonment on the cross presents a contrast to the theme of not being forsaken in 2 Corinthians 4:9.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Psalm 88:14

The psalmist feels forsaken by God, which is in opposition to the message in 2 Corinthians 4:9 of not being forsaken.

Psalm 88:14: LORD, why castest thou off my soul? [why] hidest thou thy face from me?
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