Contradiction with Matthew 5:11
This verse speaks about being blessed when others revile you, which contrasts with the idea of being unknown, as in 2 Corinthians 6:9 where it mentions being well-known.
Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]
Contradiction with John 15:19
This verse states that because believers are not of the world, the world hates them, which can contradict the idea of being well-known or acknowledged positively by others as in 2 Corinthians 6:9.
John 15:19: If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:1
This verse highlights the love bestowed upon us, making us children of God, and thus the world does not recognize us, opposing the concept of being well-known as stated in 2 Corinthians 6:9.
1 John 3:1: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Contradiction with John 17:14
In this verse, Jesus says that followers are not of the world and are, therefore, hated, rather than known, contradicting the notion of being well-known as in 2 Corinthians 6:9.
John 17:14: I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:10
This verse talks about knowing Christ and the fellowship of His sufferings, which contrasts with being known by others, differing from the "well-known" aspect in 2 Corinthians 6:9.
Philippians 3:10: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;