Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus gave himself to save everyone, like paying a big price to free us. People would understand this and talk about it when the right time came.

1 Timothy 2:6: Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. [to...: or, a testimony]

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse suggests that eternal life is given to those who believe in Jesus, which might be seen as conditional, whereas 1 Timothy 2:6 implies a universal ransom for all.

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 Matthew 20:28

This verse states that Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many, suggesting a select group, in contrast to 1 Timothy 2:6's claim of 'all.'

Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse indicates that God wants everyone to come to repentance, implying potential unfulfilled desire, compared to the accomplished action for 'all' in 1 Timothy 2:6.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with John 17:9

Jesus says He prays not for the world but for those given to Him, which may seem exclusive and contrasts with the inclusive language of 1 Timothy 2:6.

John 17:9: I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

Contradiction with Romans 5:18

This verse speaks of justification and life coming upon 'all men,' potentially aligning but also highlighting different interpretations of who benefits from Jesus's sacrifice.

Romans 5:18: Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon all men unto justification of life. [by the offence...: or, by one offence] [by the righteousness...: or, by one righteousness]

Paradox #1

Some people might see a conflict with this verse because it talks about Jesus giving himself as a ransom for all people, which raises questions about why some people do not seem to benefit from it or why all do not receive salvation. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that talk about judgment or people not being saved.

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