Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the writer of this book, the most important thing is to love others really well, be kind and honest, and truly believe in God with a good heart. It's like how we should try to be good friends and always do the right things.

1 Timothy 1:5: Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and [of] a good conscience, and [of] faith unfeigned:

Contradiction with James 2:18

This verse emphasizes showing faith through works, which might contradict the idea of love out of a pure heart, a good conscience, and faith unfeigned, suggesting that works are essential in demonstrating one's faith.

James 2:18: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. [without: some copies read, by]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2

It indicates that having faith without love amounts to nothing, highlighting love over faith, possibly contradicting 1 Timothy 1:5, which places them on equal footing.

1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse emphasizes faith in Jesus as the path to salvation, which may contrast with the focus on love, a good conscience, and faith in 1 Timothy 1:5 as comprehensive attributes rather than emphasizing faith in Jesus alone.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

It states that a person is justified by faith apart from works, potentially contradicting the interplay of love, good conscience, and faith as emphasized in 1 Timothy 1:5 by focusing solely on faith.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

The emphasis here is on faith in Jesus Christ for justification, not the law, contrasting with 1 Timothy 1:5 which speaks of love, a good conscience, and faith as an outcome of following commandments rather than defying it.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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