Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 5:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 5:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 5:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, being "clothed" is like having God's goodness cover us, so we won't feel bad or scared. It's like when we wear clothes to stay warm and safe.

2 Corinthians 5:3: If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:53

Explains that immortality is required to be clothed, implying that being unclothed is not desirable.

1 Corinthians 15:53: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal [must] put on immortality.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Describes believers being physically clothed upon resurrection, contrasting with being found naked.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Contradiction with Revelation 6:11

Mentions that a white robe is given, suggesting being clothed is the reward, opposite of being found naked.

Revelation 6:11: And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they [were], should be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:7

Adam and Eve realized they were naked and were ashamed, indicating that being unclothed is seen negatively.

Genesis 3:7: And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they [were] naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. [aprons: or, things to gird about]

Contradiction with Job 1:21

Expresses being born and returning naked, emphasizing that nakedness pertains to mortality or loss.

Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:18

Advises buying white raiment to avoid shame of nakedness, suggesting it is something to avoid.

Revelation 3:18: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
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