Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 9:2

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

According to Paul, he is really proud of how eager and excited the people are to help others. He even tells other people about their good example, and this excitement has made many more people want to help too.

2 Corinthians 9:2: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse instructs not to let others know about one's charitable deeds, contradicting the notion of boasting about the zeal mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:2.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Advises letting another person, not oneself, praise one's accomplishments, contrasting with the public boasting of zeal in 2 Corinthians 9:2.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with James 4:16

Warns against boasting and taking pride, which contrasts with the boasting described in 2 Corinthians 9:2.

James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:26

Advises not to become boastful or provoke one another, contradicting the act of boasting about others' zeal in 2 Corinthians 9:2.

Galatians 5:26: Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
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