Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is happy and trusts the people he is writing to, believing they will do good things.

2 Corinthians 7:16: I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all [things].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse cautions against placing trust in humans, whereas 2 Corinthians 7:16 expresses confidence in someone.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than in man, contrasting with the trust shown in 2 Corinthians 7:16.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Micah 7:5

Advises not to put confidence in a friend, seemingly opposing the expression of confidence in another person found in 2 Corinthians 7:16.

Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
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