Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 7:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 7:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 7:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the man feels very happy and close to the people because they listened and showed respect when he came to them. Their kindness and willingness to learn made him love them even more.

2 Corinthians 7:15: And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. [inward...: Gr. bowels]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse emphasizes a soft answer turning away wrath, contrasting with the potential stern authority implicit in 2 Corinthians 7:15.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

This verse encourages putting away wrath and anger, which may not align with the reverent fear mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:15.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This advocacy for loving enemies contrasts with the reverent fear and earnest desire mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:15.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse suggests that man's anger does not produce righteousness, which may contrast with the fear and earnest care in 2 Corinthians 7:15.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This illustrates perfect love casting out fear, which may contrast with the fear mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:15.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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