Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2
This verse states "Vanity of vanities; all is vanity," which contradicts the expression of gratitude for God's gift in 2 Corinthians 9:15, suggesting meaninglessness instead.
Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Describes all our righteous acts as filthy rags, contradicting the notion of an indescribable gift, as it implies our deeds are inadequate before God.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
Warns that sinning willfully after receiving knowledge of the truth results in judgment, contrasting with the positive tone of thanksgiving in 2 Corinthians 9:15.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Describes the human heart as deceitful, conflicting with the expression of ultimate good and perfect gift praised in 2 Corinthians 9:15.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Revelation 3:17
Says people are wretched and miserable, which contradicts the expression of gratitude for perfect gifts, suggesting inherent human inadequacy.
Revelation 3:17: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: