Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 5:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 5:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 5:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that God made peace with us through Jesus and now wants us to help others make peace too. Everything good comes from God, and He wants us to share His love and peace with everyone.

2 Corinthians 5:18: And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

While 2 Corinthians 5:18 speaks of reconciliation, this verse mentions Jesus bringing division rather than peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse speaks of God's jealousy and insistence on exclusive worship, which could contradict the reconciliation with others mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:18.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus speaks of bringing division rather than peace, contradicting the message of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:18.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:18

The message of the cross is described as foolishness to some, contrasting the universal reconciliation idea in 2 Corinthians 5:18.

1 Corinthians 1:18: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Friendship with the world is described as enmity with God, suggesting a contradiction to the reconciliation with God mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:18.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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