Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Thessalonians 2:1

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

According to Paul, he is asking his friends to remember that Jesus will come back and everyone will be together with Him. It's like a big family gathering when Jesus returns.

2 Thessalonians 2:1: Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and [by] our gathering together unto him, [unto him: or, around him]

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

This verse states that no one knows the day or hour of Christ's coming, while 2 Thessalonians 2:1 emphasizes the coming of our Lord as a known event Christians are gathering towards.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Describes the day of the Lord as coming like a thief in the night, contradicting the implied anticipation and readiness mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:1.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

Indicates that it is not for humans to know times or seasons set by God, whereas 2 Thessalonians 2:1 alludes to a revealed gathering of believers.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

Contradiction with Mark 13:32

Emphasizes that even the Son doesn't know the day or hour, contrasting with the idea of believers being informed or prepared mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:1.

Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

Contradiction with Luke 21:8

Warns against being deceived by those claiming to know Christ's coming, which conflicts with the clear anticipation of the event in 2 Thessalonians 2:1.

Luke 21:8: And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. [and the time: or, and, The time]
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