Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 6:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 6:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 6:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, people who serve God should show they are good helpers by being patient and brave even when things are really hard. They prove they are doing God's work by staying strong through tough times.

2 Corinthians 6:4: But in all [things] approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, [approving: Gr. commending]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

It suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them, contrasting with the hardships and patience described in 2 Corinthians 6:4.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse invites those who labor and are heavy laden to rest, contrasting with the call to endure in patience amid tribulations in 2 Corinthians 6:4.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises against anxiety and encourages prayer and thanksgiving, potentially contradicting the portrayal of ongoing endurance in difficulties as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:4.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with James 1:2

Encourages believers to consider trials as pure joy, which differs from the depiction of enduring afflictions in patience as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:4.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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