Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that people should not spend time on made-up stories or family trees that lead to lots of questions but instead focus on learning about God and having faith. It's like saying we should pay attention to what's really important, which is growing our friendship with God.

1 Timothy 1:4: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].

Contradiction with Matthew 1:1-17

These verses provide the genealogy of Jesus, focusing on "endless genealogies" described in 1 Timothy 1:4.

Matthew 1:1-17: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Contradiction with Genesis 5:1-32

This chapter lists genealogies from Adam to Noah, which contradicts the instruction against focusing on genealogies in 1 Timothy 1:4.

Genesis 5:1-32: This [is] the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

Contradiction with Genesis 10:1-32

This passage provides genealogies of Noah's sons, contrasting with the warning against genealogies in 1 Timothy 1:4.

Genesis 10:1-32: Now these [are] the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.

Contradiction with Luke 3:23-38

This passage offers a detailed genealogy of Jesus, contradicting the caution against engaging with genealogies in 1 Timothy 1:4.

Luke 3:23-38: And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was [the son] of Heli,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 1:1-54

A chapter dedicated to genealogies, opposing the directive to avoid genealogies in 1 Timothy 1:4.

1 Chronicles 1:1-54: Adam, Sheth, Enosh,
← 1 Timothy 1:3
Share
1 Timothy 1:5 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.