Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
Proverbs says, "The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it," suggesting wealth and absence of sorrow, which contrasts with the description of being "as poor, yet making many rich" and handling sorrow in 2 Corinthians 6:10.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:12
Jesus tells his followers to "rejoice, and be exceeding glad," which contrasts with the sorrow mentioned in "as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing" in 2 Corinthians 6:10.
Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
This verse instructs the rich to trust in God, who "giveth us richly all things to enjoy," which can contradict the notion of being "as having nothing, and yet possessing all things" indicated in 2 Corinthians 6:10.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 2 Corinthians 6:10 could be seen in how it describes experiencing both sorrow and joy, or poverty and richness, simultaneously. This might seem inconsistent because, in everyday life, these states are often viewed as opposites, making it difficult to understand how they can coexist. The verse suggests a spiritual perspective where one's physical or emotional state doesn't necessarily determine the true state of being or fulfillment, which can be seen as conflicting with typical worldly experiences.