Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 2:1

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

According to Paul, we should start by asking God for help, saying prayers, asking for good things for others, and saying thank you for everyone. It's important to care about and pray for all people.

1 Timothy 2:1: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; [exhort: or, desire]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to pray for those who persecute you, which aligns rather than contradicts the call to pray for all in 1 Timothy 2:1.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

These verses instruct to love and pray for enemies, which does not directly contradict the call to pray for everyone in 1 Timothy 2:1.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse states that those who turn away from the law will have their prayers be an abomination, which may contrast with the call in 1 Timothy to pray for all.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

This verse tells not to pray for certain people due to their wickedness, which could contradict the directive to pray for all in 1 Timothy 2:1.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
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