Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he sent some friends to help make sure the people were ready to do something good, just like he had told them. He wanted to be sure they didn't let anyone down after saying how great they were.

2 Corinthians 9:3: Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

2 Corinthians 9:3 speaks of boasting about others' readiness to give, while Matthew 6:1 advises against public displays of righteousness to be seen by others.

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 Proverbs 27:2

2 Corinthians 9:3 involves boasting about someone's zeal, whereas Proverbs 27:2 suggests letting another person's praise come from their own mouth, not your own.

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

2 Corinthians 9:3 may imply a sense of boasting about readiness, while James 4:16 warns that boasting and bragging are evil.

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