Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians might seem like they are not important or famous, but God knows them well and loves them. Even when they face hard times or feel like they are in trouble, God helps them to stay alive and strong.

2 Corinthians 6:9: As unknown, and [yet] well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

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;
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