Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15
This verse suggests that the way of a fool is right in his own eyes, potentially negating the idea of prioritizing honest behavior as a universal good, as suggested in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse claims that the heart is deceitful above all things, which may contradict the focus on honesty and doing things honorably in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse states that there is not a just man on earth who does good and sins not, which could contradict the expectation of always conducting oneself with integrity as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:28
This verse speaks of appearing righteous outwardly but being full of hypocrisy and iniquity, which contrasts with the emphasis on genuine honor and honesty in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Matthew 23:28: Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
This verse claims there is none righteous, no, not one, which could contradict the call for honorable behavior both in the eyes of the Lord and men in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: