Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 5:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 5:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 5:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians are like messengers for Jesus, sent by God to help others become friends with Him again. Paul encourages everyone to come back to God and live in peace with Him.

2 Corinthians 5:20: Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse speaks of bringing a sword, implying conflict, rather than reconciliation as described in 2 Corinthians 5:20.

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 John 18:36

Jesus talks about his kingdom not being of this world, suggesting a separation from worldly concerns, in contrast to the call for reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:20.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion but of peace, while 2 Corinthians 5:20 focuses on reconciliation, implying resolving previous conflict.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

Advises not to give what is holy to dogs, indicating separation, contradictory to the appeal for reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:20.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Indicates Jesus bringing division instead of peace, which is opposite to being ambassadors of reconciliation as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:20.

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

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in being called to be ambassadors for a faith that preaches peace and love while sometimes the actions of its followers have been historically associated with conflict and division. This inconsistency between message and action can be seen as conflicting with the role of promoting reconciliation.

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