Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 John 1:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 John 1:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 John 1:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, he is writing a letter to a special woman and her kids, and he loves them very much because they all know the true and good things about Jesus. He also says that other people who know these true things love them too.

2 John 1:1: The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Contrasts the notion of selective love presented to a chosen "elect lady" by expressing an inclusive love for all in Christ.

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.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Challenges the idea of preference or election by stating that God shows no favoritism and accepts people from every nation.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with John 4:24

Implies direct worship in spirit and truth, not through a personal, friendly correspondence as represented in 2 John, suggesting different modes of spiritual interaction.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with James 2:1

Encourages not showing partiality, potentially contrasting the notion of a special distinction to an "elect lady" and her children.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies, contrasting with the specific expression of love towards someone special in 2 John 1:1, which is more selective.

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;
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