Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, it's important to be generous and give gifts out of kindness and love, not because you want something in return or because you feel greedy. He wanted to make sure that the people were ready to give happily and willingly.

2 Corinthians 9:5: Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as [a matter of] bounty, and not as [of] covetousness. [bounty: Gr. blessing] [whereof...: or, which hath been so much spoken of before]

Contradiction with James 2:14

This verse emphasizes the importance of active faith with works, which may seem to contrast the idea of preparing a willing gift as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:5.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse advises giving in secret, which contradicts the preparation and boasting of a gift found in 2 Corinthians 9:5.

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

Contradiction with Luke 11:41

Here, the emphasis is on giving alms as a path to purity, while 2 Corinthians 9:5 focuses more on the readiness and willingness to give rather than the purification aspect.

Luke 11:41: But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. [of...: or, as you are able]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Suggests that lending to the poor is like lending to the Lord and implies a reward, while 2 Corinthians 9:5, focuses on generosity without mentioning reward or compensation.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Acts 5:1-4

The story of Ananias and Sapphira speaks against pretending in the context of giving, contrasting with the voluntary and openly prepared gift spirit in 2 Corinthians 9:5.

Acts 5:1-4: But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
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