Contradiction with John 3:17
While 2 Thessalonians 1:10 speaks of Jesus being glorified in his saints, John 3:17 emphasizes that Jesus was sent not to condemn the world, but to save it, focusing more on salvation than judgment and glorification.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:30
2 Thessalonians 1:10 describes Jesus being admired by believers, whereas Matthew 24:30 depicts the world's tribes mourning at his coming, highlighting a broader impact beyond just believers.
Matthew 24:30: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
In 2 Thessalonians 1:10, there is a sense of division between those who believe and others, but Romans 8:1 states there is no condemnation for those in Christ, which could imply inclusivity beyond just admiration and glorification perspectives.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
2 Thessalonians 1:10 focuses on believers at Jesus' coming, but 2 Peter 3:9 speaks of God's desire for everyone to come to repentance, suggesting a more universal approach than focusing solely on those who already believe.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Luke 9:56
Where 2 Thessalonians 1:10 gives an impression of selective glorification and admiration, Luke 9:56 states that the Son of man is not here to destroy lives, suggesting a mission more focused on salvation for all.
Luke 9:56: For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save [them]. And they went to another village.