Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 8:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 8:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 8:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that we should do good things that are honest and true, not just because God sees them, but so that other people can see we are doing good too. It’s like doing your chores properly so both your parents and friends know you are responsible.

2 Corinthians 8:21: Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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:
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