Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 John 1:2

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

According to John, Christians believe that the truth about Jesus lives inside them and will stay with them forever. It means they always have Jesus' love and teachings in their hearts.

2 John 1:2: For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:9

Galatians 1:9 emphasizes rejecting any gospel contrary to the one already accepted, which contrasts with 2 John 1:2 rejoicing in truth.

Galatians 1:9: As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with John 17:17

John 17:17 speaks to sanctification through truth, implying it's absolute, whereas 2 John 1:2 implies a personal or shared truth.

John 17:17: Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Contradiction with James 1:8

James 1:8 talks about a double-minded man being unstable, which contradicts with 2 John 1:2’s certainty in truth.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Proverb 14:12

Proverb 14:12 warns that what seems right may lead to death, which contradicts the assured truth 2 John 1:2 discusses.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Matthew 7:21 notes that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter heaven, contrasting with 2 John 1:2’s emphasis on truth dwelling within-believers.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

Romans 12:2 urges transformation through mind renewal, differing from 2 John 1:2’s implication that truth is already present.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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