Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this means that Christians trust in God's promises even when they can't see everything clearly. They believe with their hearts instead of just relying on what their eyes can see.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trust in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, which may imply a different approach to faith than walking by faith without sight.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This verse defines faith as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, which may appear to align with 2 Corinthians 5:7, but the focus on substance and evidence can seem contradictory to walking without sight.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse states that faith without works is dead, suggesting that faith should produce visible actions, contrasting with the idea of walking by faith without needing sight.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Romans 8:24

This verse explains that hope that is seen is not hope, as we hope for what we do not see, potentially aligning but also highlighting a tension between seen and unseen not directly addressed in 2 Corinthians 5:7.

Romans 8:24: For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

Paradox #1

The verse "2 Corinthians 5:7" involves faith rather than empirical evidence. From a scientific standpoint, this could present a contradiction because science relies on observable, measurable evidence and repeatable experiments to understand the world, while faith involves belief without empirical evidence. Therefore, the scientific inconsistency might lie in the reliance on belief without physical proof, which contrasts with the evidence-based approach of science.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in the message of "living by faith, not by sight" might come from situations where relying solely on faith can lead to ignoring evidence or practical considerations, which could result in harmful decisions or actions. Some may argue that having a balance between faith and reason is important to make sound judgments in life.

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