Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 8:2

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

According to Paul, even though the people were having a hard time and didn't have much money, they were still so happy that they shared what they had with others. This shows how being generous can make someone rich in kindness, even if they aren't rich in money.

2 Corinthians 8:2: How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. [liberality: Gr. simplicity]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Contradicts by emphasizing that God supplies every need, implying abundance rather than poverty.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with James 1:4

Contradicts by suggesting that patience results in being perfect and lacking nothing, rather than experiencing deep poverty.

James 1:4: But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

Contradicts by advising not to worry about material needs as they will be provided, negating the experience of poverty.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Contradicts by declaring "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," indicating a state of lacking nothing.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:11

Contradicts by promising prosperity and the abundance of good things, in contrast to deep poverty.

Deuteronomy 28:11: And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. [in goods: or, for good] [body: Heb. belly]
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