Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 7:2

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

According to Paul, he is asking people to trust him and his friends because they haven't hurt, tricked, or cheated anyone. He wants them to feel safe and welcome around him.

2 Corinthians 7:2: Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

2 Corinthians 7:2 says they wronged no one, but Matthew 5:39 promotes turning the other cheek, implying that wrongs may happen.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Romans states all have sinned, which contradicts the claim of wronging no one in 2 Corinthians 7:2.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9

Suggests that no one can say they have made their heart pure and are free from sin, whereas 2 Corinthians 7:2 implies a clear conscience.

Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Declares there's no righteous person who never sins, conflicting with the statement in 2 Corinthians 7:2.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with James 3:2

Indicates all stumble in many ways, which contradicts the assertion of faultlessness in 2 Corinthians 7:2.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
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