Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
While 2 Corinthians 7:4 speaks of overflowing joy in tribulation, Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increased wisdom and knowledge bring more grief and sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13
2 Corinthians 7:4 mentions joy in tribulation, yet Proverbs 14:13 indicates that even in laughter the heart may ache.
Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
Unlike the joy expressed in 2 Corinthians 7:4, Lamentations 3:17 highlights the absence of peace and prosperity, suggesting despair.
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with Job 30:27
Job expresses perpetual turmoil and absence of peace, contrasting the rejoicing in tribulation found in 2 Corinthians 7:4.
Job 30:27: My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me.
Contradiction with Psalm 6:6
The overflowing joy in 2 Corinthians 7:4 contrasts with the continual weeping and grief expressed by the psalmist.
Psalm 6:6: I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. [all...: or, every night]