Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 8:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 8:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 8:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God made Titus really care about the people, just like Paul did. Paul is thankful to God for making Titus have such a big heart.

2 Corinthians 8:16: But thanks [be] to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

This verse instructs to not withhold good when it is in your power to act, as opposed to being thankful for diligent service already provided.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Encourages showing love and kindness without expectation of reciprocation, contrasting the gratitude expressed in 2 Corinthians 8:16 for someone's diligence.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

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