Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if you remind others about Jesus and teach them good things about Him, you will be a good helper of Jesus. It is like being fed with strong, healthy words that help you grow in your faith.

1 Timothy 4:6: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus emphasizes fulfilling the law, contrasting with the rejection of certain practices in 1 Timothy 4:6.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

Declares that no food is unclean, while 1 Timothy 4:6 suggests the need for discernment in consuming food.

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Advises against being judged in food or drink, whereas 1 Timothy 4:6 promotes adherence to the gospel through correct teaching, including dietary practices.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Acts 10:15

Peter is told to eat all animals, which contradicts the implication in 1 Timothy 4:6 that incorrect teachings include prohibitions on foods.

Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, potentially opposing the teachings that 1 Timothy 4:6 is encouraging Timothy to maintain.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
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