Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 9:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 9:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 9:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God gives us many good things so that we can share with others and say "thank you" to God. This sharing makes everyone happy and shows how kind and loving God is.

2 Corinthians 9:11: Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. [bountifulness: or, liberality: Gr. simplicity]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise against laying up treasures on earth, whereas 2 Corinthians 9:11 suggests being enriched in everything for all bountifulness.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse suggests that asking for things to consume upon your lusts is wrong, which can oppose the idea of being enriched in everything for liberality.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse warns against covetousness and equating life with the abundance of possessions, which can contradict the notion of being enriched in everything.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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