Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Corinthians 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Corinthians 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Corinthians 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God loves when people give happily and because they want to, not because they feel they have to. He wants everyone to give from their heart.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse suggests giving should be done in secrecy, not with the openness and willingness described in 2 Corinthians 9:7.

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

Contradiction with Acts 5:1-5

Ananias and Sapphira's punishment seems to contradict the idea of giving voluntarily as they face severe consequences for not giving fully.

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

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

This verse implies an obligation to give to those in need, which contrasts with the voluntary nature of giving in 2 Corinthians 9:7.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

The focus here on the love of money contrasts with the cheerful giving without compulsion mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:7, emphasizing a warning about wealth.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
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