Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advocates loving and praying for enemies, which contrasts with the idea of retribution.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
This instructs not to repay evil for evil, differing from the concept of recompense for trouble.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Encourages loving and doing good to those who hate you, opposing the notion of payback.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Advises against seeking vengeance, which contradicts the theme of retribution.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Calls for blessing rather than repaying evil with evil, contrasting with the idea of recompense for affliction.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with James 1:20
Indicates that human wrath does not produce righteousness, challenging the notion of retributive justice.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
2 Thessalonians 1:6 speaks about God repaying trouble to those who trouble others. One potential theological conflict is the idea of divine retribution versus forgiveness. While this verse implies justice through repayment, other parts of the Bible emphasize forgiveness and turning the other cheek. This can appear inconsistent in understanding how justice and mercy are balanced in God’s character.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be the idea of repaying wrong with harm or suffering. While some parts of the Bible advocate for forgiveness and turning the other cheek, this verse suggests a form of retribution, which can seem inconsistent with the message of love and forgiveness found elsewhere in the scripture.