Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 4:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 4:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this verse shows how God wanted to help a widow. She was told to get many empty jars from her neighbors so that God could fill them with enough oil to sell and take care of her family.

2 Kings 4:3: Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, [even] empty vessels; borrow not a few. [borrow not...: or, scant not]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse advises not to worry about material possessions, contrasting with the instruction to gather vessels in 2 Kings 4:3 focused on material provision.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against covetousness and emphasizes that life is not about the abundance of possessions, whereas 2 Kings 4:3 involves collecting vessels.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8

Advises contentment with basics, while 2 Kings 4:3 suggests gathering more vessels for oil.

1 Timothy 6:8: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against storing up earthly treasures, differing from the action of collecting vessels in 2 Kings 4:3.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12

Paul speaks about being content in all situations, which contrasts with the acquisition of vessels in 2 Kings 4:3.

Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.
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