Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 John 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 John 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 John 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God's love and kindness, mercy, and peace are given to us by God the Father and Jesus, His Son, and they come wrapped in truth and love. This means God wants us to feel safe and happy, and He gives us everything we need to live in love and honesty.

2 John 1:3: Grace be with you, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. [be: Gr. shall be]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 16:5

This verse mentions God withdrawing peace from people, contradicting 2 John 1:3 which expresses a wish for peace.

Jeremiah 16:5: For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, [even] lovingkindness and mercies. [mourning: or, mourning feast]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He did not come to bring peace but a sword, directly opposing the wish for peace in 2 John 1:3.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:25

Talks about destruction coming when people seek peace, in opposition to the desire for peace expressed in 2 John 1:3.

Ezekiel 7:25: Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none. [Destruction: Heb. Cutting off]

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

Declares that there is no peace for the wicked, suggesting a limitation to the universal offering of peace found in 2 John 1:3.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus suggests He brings division rather than peace, contrary to the blessing of peace in 2 John 1:3.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
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