Contradiction with Luke 6:30
This verse promotes giving to everyone who asks, while 2 Corinthians 8:3 highlights giving according to one's ability, which may not extend to giving to everyone.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Encourages giving to anyone who asks, whereas 2 Corinthians 8:3 discusses giving beyond one's own ability, implying a selective generosity.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8
Emphasizes providing for one's own family first, which might contradict the idea of giving beyond one's means as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 8:3.
1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
Suggests that withholding more than is right can lead to poverty, contrasting with the idea in 2 Corinthians 8:3 where individuals gave more than they could afford.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:13
Warns about wealth being hoarded to the harm of its owner, in contrast to 2 Corinthians 8:3 where giving excessively is seen positively.
Ecclesiastes 5:13: There is a sore evil [which] I have seen under the sun, [namely], riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.