Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 8:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 8:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 8:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that they sent a special friend who is well-known and loved by all the churches because he does good work in sharing the good news about Jesus. This person is trusted and respected for how he helps spread Jesus' message.

2 Corinthians 8:18: And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise [is] in the gospel throughout all the churches;

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting others praise you and not doing it yourself, potentially contradicting the endorsement of a brother who is praised in all churches in 2 Corinthians 8:18.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against practicing righteousness before others to be seen by them, which could be seen as contrasting the public praise mentioned in 2 Corinthians 8:18.

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 Galatians 1:10

This verse questions seeking human approval as potentially being against serving Christ, which contrasts with the approval mentioned in 2 Corinthians 8:18.

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 James 4:10

This verse encourages humility and waiting for the Lord's exaltation, which may contrast with a person being praised by many churches as in 2 Corinthians 8:18.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

Advises waiting for the Lord to bring to light the motives of the heart, which can be seen as inconsistent with the immediate human praise in 2 Corinthians 8:18.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
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