Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 7:7

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

According to Paul, he felt really happy not just because his friend visited, but because his friend told him how much everyone cared about him and missed him. This made Paul feel loved and overjoyed.

2 Corinthians 7:7: And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6

2 Corinthians 7:7 emphasizes the comfort brought by others, while Proverbs 27:6 suggests that true friends may inflict wounds for the greater good.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

2 Corinthians 7:7 highlights being comforted by people's presence, but Galatians 1:10 warns against seeking approval from people rather than God.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

In 2 Corinthians 7:7, external encouragement is comforting, whereas Matthew 6:1 cautions against doing acts before men for their approval.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with James 4:4

2 Corinthians 7:7 focuses on joy brought by others, but James 4:4 warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with John 5:44

2 Corinthians 7:7 finds comfort in human interaction, while John 5:44 criticizes those seeking honor from one another rather than from God.

John 5:44: How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?
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