Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 John 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 John 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 John 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if someone comes to your home and doesn't believe in the same teachings about Jesus, you should not welcome them into your house or wish them well. This is because they might try to teach others something that's not true about Jesus.

2 John 1:10: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises loving and blessing enemies, which contradicts the directive to not receive or greet those who do not bring proper doctrine.

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 commands doing good to those who hate you, contrasting with denying hospitality to those with the wrong doctrine.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse encourages feeding your enemy if he is hungry, which opposes refusing someone entry into your house based on their teachings.

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.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

This verse encourages entertaining strangers, potentially contradicting refusing hospitality based on doctrinal beliefs.

Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Paradox #1

2 John 1:10 advises against welcoming or offering hospitality to those who do not bring the doctrine of Christ. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this verse to the general biblical theme of love and hospitality towards all people, including strangers and enemies, as seen in verses like Matthew 5:44 and Hebrews 13:2. This could lead to confusion about how to balance the command to love and welcome others with the caution against endorsing false teachings.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse may arise from the tension between being hospitable and the instruction to refuse hospitality to certain individuals. On one hand, hospitality is generally seen as a virtue, but this verse suggests limiting that virtue based on specific beliefs or teachings. This could conflict with broader principles of compassion and kindness to all people.

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