Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Timothy was sent to help and encourage people to stay strong in their belief in Jesus. He was like a good friend who shared God's love and taught them more about their faith.

1 Thessalonians 3:2: And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

Contradiction with Matthew 23:10

Warns against calling anyone "master," contrasting with sending Timothy as a minister or servant in 1 Thessalonians 3:2.

Matthew 23:10: Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, [even] Christ.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:1

Emphasizes Paul's apostleship not being from men, contrasting with 1 Thessalonians 3:2 where Timothy is sent by men.

Galatians 1:1: Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)

Contradiction with 1 John 2:27

Suggests that believers do not need anyone to teach them, which contradicts sending someone to "establish" and "comfort" faith in 1 Thessalonians 3:2.

1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in humans, while 1 Thessalonians 3:2 involves trusting Timothy to establish others in faith.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8

Highlights that all believers are brethren and should not have distinct leaders, which contrasts with sending Timothy to lead.

Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

States that ministers are nothing by their own, differing from 1 Thessalonians 3:2 where Timothy is given a significant role.

1 Corinthians 3:5-7: Who then is Paul, and who [is] Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
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