Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 2:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 2:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 2:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, even though he and his friends were treated badly and hurt in another city, they were very brave because of their trust in God and kept telling people about God's good news, even when it was hard to do so.

1 Thessalonians 2:2: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

Contradiction with Acts 23:12

This verse speaks of a group of Jews planning to kill Paul, while 1 Thessalonians 2:2 talks about boldly speaking the gospel despite suffering.

Acts 23:12: And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. [under a curse: or, with an oath of execration]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Paul emphasizes not seeking to please men but God, which contrasts with perceiving opposition as a hindrance in 1 Thessalonians 2:2.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:24-25

Describes Paul suffering physical punishment, contradicting the assertion of bold-speaking despite opposition in 1 Thessalonians 2:2.

2 Corinthians 11:24-25: Of the Jews five times received I forty [stripes] save one.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

Suggests all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, contrasting with the notion of preaching boldly.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16-17

Advises being cautious, not just bold, which contradicts the idea of unwavering courage in adversity described in 1 Thessalonians 2:2.

Matthew 10:16-17: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]
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