Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 7:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 7:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 7:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God helps people who feel sad by sending friends to cheer them up, just like He sent Titus to make Paul and his friends feel better. God cares about us and uses others to show that He is with us.

2 Corinthians 7:6: Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Contradicts the concept of comfort mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:6 by emphasizing the avoidance of sorrow rather than being comforted when downcast.

1 Thessalonians 4:13: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:8

Contradicts by suggesting that hardships and corrections are expected rather than being comforted in distress.

Hebrews 12:8: But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:4

Contradicts by suggesting God comforts us so we can comfort others, rather than being comforted simply in our own distress like in 2 Corinthians 7:6.

2 Corinthians 1:4: Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

Contradicts by offering comfort to those who mourn, rather than comforting those who are downcast.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Contradicts by offering peace as comfort, differing from the comfort of companionship mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:6.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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