Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Thessalonians 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Thessalonians 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the author of the book, he is telling the people to remember and keep following the important teachings and lessons they have learned. He wants them to stay strong and do what they were taught, whether it was told to them in person or written in a letter.

2 Thessalonians 2:15: Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:6

Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for holding traditions over God's commandments, which contradicts the emphasis on traditions in 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

Matthew 15:6: And honour not his father or his mother, [he shall be free]. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

Contradiction with Mark 7:8

Jesus rebukes putting traditions above God's commands, contrasting with upholding traditions of the apostles in 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

Mark 7:8: For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, [as] the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:8

Warns against being taken captive by tradition, which may contradict holding firmly to traditions in 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

Colossians 2:8: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. [rudiments: or, elements] [make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:14

Paul talks about his former life in Judaism and excelling in traditions, which he left, in contrast to the directive in 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

Galatians 1:14: And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. [equals: Gr. equals in years]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:18

Refers to traditional ways as something believers were redeemed from, which can be seen in opposition to upholding tradition as in 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

1 Peter 1:18: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers;
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