Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encourages loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you, implying support rather than refusal of greeting as suggested in 2 John 1:11.
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
Advises loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrasting with the avoidance of association in 2 John 1:11.
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
Instructs feeding your enemy if he is hungry, which contradicts the advice to not bid them Godspeed as in 2 John 1:11.
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 1 Corinthians 5:9-10
Suggests interacting with sinners in the world, implying engagement rather than the avoidance prescribed in 2 John 1:11.
1 Corinthians 5:9-10: I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-13
Shows Jesus dining with sinners, indicating engagement rather than separation as in 2 John 1:11.
Matthew 9:10-13: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen as the tension between showing hospitality or kindness to others versus supporting or endorsing beliefs or behaviors that one considers wrong. On one hand, being kind and hospitable is generally seen as a positive moral action. On the other hand, the verse suggests withholding support from those with opposing beliefs, which might seem contrary to ideals of unconditional love and acceptance. This creates a dilemma between acting with kindness and maintaining one's principles.