Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus, who never did anything wrong, took all the wrong things people do upon himself. This way, everyone can be made right with God through Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:21: For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

Says "There is none righteous, no, not one," suggesting no human can be made righteous, which contrasts with the notion in 2 Corinthians 5:21 that believers are made righteous through Christ.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

States "The soul that sinneth, it shall die," indicating personal responsibility for sin which contradicts the idea of Christ bearing our sins in 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

Declares "He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD," contrasting with the concept of God justifying sinners in 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

Warns "for I will not justify the wicked," yet 2 Corinthians 5:21 suggests that God justifies believers even though they were once wicked.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in the idea that someone without sin took on sin for others. This could seem inconsistent with the notion of personal responsibility for one's own actions. Additionally, the idea that righteousness is given through someone else's sacrifice could conflict with beliefs about earning one's own moral standing.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of an innocent person taking the place of a guilty one. This might conflict with the notion of personal responsibility and justice where individuals are typically held accountable for their own actions, not the actions of others.

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