Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling Timothy to teach people important things about how to live and follow Jesus. It's like saying, "Make sure everyone knows and understands the good ways to behave."

1 Timothy 4:11: These things command and teach.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, whereas 1 Timothy 4:11 emphasizes teaching and commanding openly.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, which may conflict with the authoritative instruction in 1 Timothy 4:11.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:9

Advises being cautious of how one's actions affect others, potentially contradicting the directive nature of 1 Timothy 4:11.

1 Corinthians 8:9: But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. [liberty: or, power]

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Encourages avoiding causing others to stumble, possibly conflicting with strict command and teaching in 1 Timothy 4:11.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Contradiction with James 3:1

Warns about the responsibility and potential judgment for teachers, which could contradict the directive to teach in 1 Timothy 4:11.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
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