Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians believe that people who love God are like a special house where God lives. This means they should love and listen to God, not other things that aren't real gods.

2 Corinthians 6:16: And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Contradiction with Exodus 29:45

While 2 Corinthians 6:16 states that God dwells within believers as His temple, Exodus 29:45 emphasizes God's dwelling among and being the God of the Israelites as a nation.

Exodus 29:45: And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

2 Corinthians 6:16 focuses on God dwelling in individuals, whereas Matthew 18:20 speaks of God's presence being specifically promised where two or three gather in His name.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Contradiction with John 14:23

2 Corinthians 6:16 mentions believers collectively being the temple where God dwells, but John 14:23 discusses that Jesus and the Father will come and make their home with individuals who love Jesus and obey Him.

John 14:23: Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

2 Corinthians 6:16 suggests God's indwelling within His people, yet Acts 17:24 emphasizes that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, which can be seen as a contrast to the idea of God dwelling in physical or collective entities.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

While 2 Corinthians 6:16 states God dwells within His people as His temple, 1 Kings 8:27 highlights the magnificence of God, suggesting that even the heavens cannot contain Him, let alone a physical or collective dwelling place.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Paradox #1

The verse in question talks about the incompatibility between believers and non-believers in terms of their spiritual values or worship practices. A contradiction or conflict may arise if individuals interpret this as a basis for excluding or avoiding those with different beliefs, which could conflict with the broader Biblical teaching of love and kindness to all people, regardless of their faith.

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