Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Timothy 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Timothy 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Timothy 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people do bad things that everyone can see right away, and they get in trouble for it quickly. But for others, their bad choices might not be noticed until later, when they eventually face consequences.

1 Timothy 5:24: Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some [men] they follow after.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:14

This verse states that God will bring every deed into judgment, implying all sins will come to light.

Ecclesiastes 12:14: For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.

Contradiction with Psalm 69:5

This verse acknowledges God's awareness of all sins and foolishness, suggesting no sin is truly hidden.

Psalm 69:5: O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee. [sins: Heb. guiltiness]

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:13

This verse states that nothing is hidden from God's sight, indicating all sins are known.

Hebrews 4:13: Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a conflict because the verse suggests that people's sins are not always obvious right away. This could seem inconsistent with the idea that all actions and intentions are known by God or that people should be able to see clearly what is right or wrong. It raises questions about the fairness of judgment and the visibility of one's moral character.

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