Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-11
Jesus dined with tax collectors and sinners, which contrasts with the call to separation from unbelievers in 2 Corinthians 6:15.
Matthew 9:10-11: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:19
Jesus is called a friend of tax collectors and sinners, which seems contrary to the notion of separation.
Matthew 11:19: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Contradiction with Mark 2:15-16
Jesus ate with sinners and tax collectors, which contradicts separating from unbelievers.
Mark 2:15-16: And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.
Contradiction with Luke 5:30
Jesus associated closely with tax collectors and sinners, in contrast to the directive in 2 Corinthians 6:15.
Luke 5:30: But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Contradiction with Luke 15:2
Jesus welcomed and ate with sinners, differing from the idea of separation from unbelievers.
Luke 15:2: And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
Contradiction with John 17:15
Jesus prays not for removal from the world but for protection from evil, which contradicts separating from unbelievers.
John 17:15: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Corinthians 6:15 could be seen in its theme of separating from unbelievers or those with different beliefs. This might conflict with the broader Christian teachings of love, inclusivity, and reaching out to all people. On one hand, it suggests avoiding close associations with those who do not share the same faith, while on the other hand, Christianity also emphasizes love and understanding for everyone, regardless of their beliefs. This can create tension between maintaining religious purity and practicing universal love and acceptance.