Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God cares about what you want to give and do, even if you don't have much. It's your willingness and heart that matter most to Him, not how much you have.

2 Corinthians 8:12: For if there be first a willing mind, [it is] accepted according to that a man hath, [and] not according to that he hath not.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:29

This verse suggests distribution according to abundance, contrasting the idea of acceptance based on what one has.

Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Contradiction with Luke 21:1-4

This verse emphasizes value based on sacrifice rather than possession, conflicting with the principle of willingness acceptance.

Luke 21:1-4: And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:10

Here the focus is on actions and their value, contrasting with the conception of giving based on willingness.

Jeremiah 17:10: I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.

Contradiction with James 2:22

This verse emphasizes works demonstrating faith, contradicting the acceptance of mere willingness.

James 2:22: Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? [Seest...: or, Thou seest]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This instructs to give to anyone who asks, contrasting with proportionality as per ability.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

This verse suggests increase through giving, conflicting with the idea of acceptance regardless of amount.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
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