Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 2:3

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

According to Paul, God is happy when we do good and kind things. He wants us to be nice because it makes the world better.

1 Timothy 2:3: For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

This verse describes the Lord as a "man of war," whereas 1 Timothy 2:3 emphasizes God's desire for peace and salvation for all.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse claims God creates peace and evil, contradicting the perception of God as one who desires merely goodness in 1 Timothy 2:3.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

This verse indicates that both good and evil proceed from God, contrasting with the good and pleasing will of God mentioned in 1 Timothy 2:3.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Contradiction with Romans 9:18

This verse mentions God having mercy on whom He wills and hardening whom He wills, contrasting with the idea that God desires salvation for all as stated in 1 Timothy 2:3.

Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17

This command for Israel to destroy entire populations contradicts the notion of God's goodwill and peace for all in 1 Timothy 2:3.

Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

These verses state that God sends a strong delusion for people to believe a lie, which opposes the idea of God wanting everyone to come to the knowledge of truth in 1 Timothy 2:3.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
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