Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, suggesting one should not align with those who oppose God's ways, contradicting 2 Chronicles 19:2 which criticizes helping ungodly people yet implies that one might still align with them.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which can contradict the implication in 2 Chronicles 19:2 of not helping those who are against God.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
This verse instructs to do good to those who hate you, confronting the criticism in 2 Chronicles 19:2 regarding assisting those who oppose God.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31
Advises not to envy or choose the ways of the oppressor, which supports the warning against associating with evil in 2 Chronicles 19:2 yet presents a contrast with being urged not to associate at all.
Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
States that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, suggesting reconciliation can be pleasing to God, potentially opposing the warning in 2 Chronicles 19:2 about aiding God's enemies.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Romans 12:20
This verse instructs to feed your enemy if they are hungry, promoting acts of service to those who may oppose God, which could be seen as contradicting the message of 2 Chronicles 19:2 regarding alliance.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Paradox #1
The verse in question warns against helping or associating with those who do evil, suggesting that doing so displeases God. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this to other parts of the Bible that emphasize loving your enemies or helping those in need, regardless of their past actions. This could lead to confusion about how to balance justice and mercy or how to interact with people who have done wrong.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse might be seen in the way it questions the fairness of helping those who are seen as evil while condemning their actions. It raises a conflict between the values of justice and the value of offering help or kindness, suggesting punishment for doing good toward those who do wrong. This could seem inconsistent with teachings about love and forgiveness.