Contradiction with Mark 13:32
While 1 Thessalonians 4:15 speaks with certainty about the coming of the Lord, Mark 13:32 indicates that no one knows the day or hour, not even the angels or the Son.
Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:44
1 Thessalonians 4:15 refers to a specific revelation about those alive at the Lord's coming, while Matthew 24:44 encourages readiness due to the unpredictable timing of his return.
Matthew 24:44: Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Contradiction with Acts 1:7
1 Thessalonians 4:15 implies specific knowledge of end times, whereas Acts 1:7 says it is not for humans to know the times or dates set by the Father's authority.
Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10
Contrasting 1 Thessalonians 4:15's depiction of knowing the sequence of events, 2 Peter 3:10 describes the day of the Lord coming like a thief, unexpectedly.
2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Contradiction with Luke 12:40
Suggests a contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:15 by conveying the notion that the Son of Man will come at an hour when least expected, emphasizing unpredictability.
Luke 12:40: Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict with "1 Thessalonians 4:15" and the delay of Jesus' return, because early Christians thought He would come back soon. Today, many years later, people see this as a contradiction because it's taken so long. It raises questions about the understanding of timing in biblical prophecy.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:15 is related to the timing of events concerning the return of Jesus and the end times. Some people see a conflict between Paul’s teaching here and other biblical passages that describe the sequence of events differently, such as those found in the Gospels or the Book of Revelation. These differences in descriptions have led to various interpretations about the order of resurrection and the fate of believers, causing debate among theologians and scholars.