Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 8:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 8:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 8:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, show everyone how much you care and love by doing good things, so others can see how proud we are of you. This will make other people happy and make them believe in your kindness.

2 Corinthians 8:24: Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27

Proverbs warns against seeking one's own glory, while 2 Corinthians 8:24 encourages demonstrating love and boasting in others' achievements.

Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Jesus teaches to not perform acts of righteousness before others to be seen by them, contrasting with the call to publicly display love in 2 Corinthians 8:24.

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 Matthew 23:5

Jesus criticizes doing works to be seen by others, which can contradict 2 Corinthians 8:24's call for public demonstration of love.

Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Paul emphasizes seeking God's approval rather than human approval, contrasting with the demonstration of love to earn praise from churches in 2 Corinthians 8:24.

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 2:1

James warns against favoritism, while 2 Corinthians 8:24 suggests publicly showing love toward particular individuals or groups.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
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