Contradiction with Exodus 22:24
This verse implies the acceptance of anger and vengeance, which contradicts the call for gentleness and peace in 1 Timothy 3:3.
Exodus 22:24: And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17
These verses endorse violence in specific circumstances, which contradicts the instruction not to be a striker or violent in 1 Timothy 3:3.
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 Psalm 137:9
This verse speaks of a violent retribution that contrasts with the peaceful behavior advocated by 1 Timothy 3:3.
Psalm 137:9: Happy [shall he be], that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. [the stones: Heb. the rock]
Contradiction with Joshua 8:1-2
These verses command the Israelites to engage in war and take spoils, opposing the admonition against greed and violence in 1 Timothy 3:3.
Joshua 8:1-2: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
This verse commands total destruction of a people, which is at odds with the peaceful and non-violent conduct described in 1 Timothy 3:3.
1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Contradiction with Numbers 31:17
This verse commands the execution of captive males and certain females, contradicting the peaceful and gentle demeanor expected in 1 Timothy 3:3.
Numbers 31:17: Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. [him: Heb. a male]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 48:10
This verse speaks of a curse on withholding the sword from blood, which runs contrary to the peaceful and non-violent expectation in 1 Timothy 3:3.
Jeremiah 48:10: Cursed [be] he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed [be] he that keepeth back his sword from blood. [deceitfully: or, negligently]
Paradox #1
This verse advises against being violent, which might seem inconsistent when compared to other parts of the Bible where violence occurs, often as part of God's will or instruction. This can create a moral conflict between promoting peace and the stories that depict violence as sometimes justified.