Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Thessalonians 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Thessalonians 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God helps people do what He wants them to do and gives them the power to do good things because He loves them. Paul's prayer is asking God to help his friends be strong and do good things that make God happy.

2 Thessalonians 1:11: Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of [this] calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of [his] goodness, and the work of faith with power: [count: or, vouchsafe]

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works, which contrasts with the focus on God's calling and faith in 2 Thessalonians 1:11.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

This stresses justification by faith in Jesus Christ, not works, opposing the notion in 2 Thessalonians 1:11 that suggests works are integral to being worthy of calling.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

The assertion that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law conflicts with the emphasis on good work in 2 Thessalonians 1:11.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:9

This verse states salvation is not a result of works, which seems at odds with the importance of fulfilling good work hinted at in 2 Thessalonians 1:11.

Ephesians 2:9: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Contradiction with Titus 3:5

It speaks of salvation not due to works of righteousness, contrasting with 2 Thessalonians 1:11's reference to God's power working through faith.

Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
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