Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is asking the people to open their hearts and love others, just like he loves them. He wants them to be kind and share goodness with everyone around them.

2 Corinthians 6:13: Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto [my] children,) be ye also enlarged.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:28

This verse emphasizes deliberation before speaking, whereas 2 Corinthians 6:13 calls for open-hearted communication.

Proverbs 15:28: The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being slow to speak, which contrasts with the prompt openheartedness encouraged in 2 Corinthians 6:13.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Suggests that there is a time to keep silence, contradicting the call for constant open dialogue in 2 Corinthians 6:13.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Encourages simplicity and restraint in speech, diverging from the expansiveness of speech suggested in 2 Corinthians 6:13.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

Warns against uttering all one's mind, which opposes the open expression urged in 2 Corinthians 6:13.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
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