Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God, Jesus, and the angels want us to treat everyone equally and not play favorites. We should be fair and kind to all people, no matter who they are.

1 Timothy 5:21: I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. [preferring...: or, prejudice]

Contradiction with James 2:1

This verse advises not to hold faith with respect to persons, which is similar to 1 Timothy 5:21 and not truly contradicting but complementary.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Informs that God is no respecter of persons, which reaffirms 1 Timothy 5:21 rather than contradicting it.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:17

Describes God as impartial, emphasizing equality, similar to 1 Timothy 5:21's admonition against partiality.

Deuteronomy 10:17: For the LORD your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

Declares there is no respect of persons with God, aligning with the concept in 1 Timothy 5:21.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Speaks of no distinction in Christ Jesus, supporting the idea of non-partiality like 1 Timothy 5:21.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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