Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus died for everyone so that people should not just live for themselves. Instead, they should live for Jesus, who died and came back to life for them.

2 Corinthians 5:15: And [that] he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

Contradiction with Acts 17:25

This verse states that God does not need anything from humans, which can contradict the idea in 2 Corinthians 5:15 that emphasizes living for Christ as humans owe their lives to Him.

Acts 17:25: Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse suggests trusting in the Lord completely, leaning not upon human understanding, implying a potential contradiction with the notion of actively living for Christ rather than simply trusting in divine guidance.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 14:7-8

These verses assert that whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord, which might appear to negate the call in 2 Corinthians 5:15 to live for the sake of Him who died and rose again.

Romans 14:7-8: For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:19

This verse emphasizes love as a response to God loving us first, which may contradict the notion of living for Christ out of obligation due to His sacrifice mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:15.

1 John 4:19: We love him, because he first loved us.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This encourages believers to stand firm in the liberty won by Christ, which could contradict a focus on living solely for Christ as a response to His sacrifice, as it promotes freedom.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the idea of self-denial versus self-interest. The verse suggests living for someone else rather than for oneself, which could be seen as conflicting with a common value of pursuing one's own happiness or personal goals. Some might see this as a challenge to personal autonomy or freedom. However, views on this conflict will vary greatly depending on individual beliefs and interpretations.

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