Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Thessalonians 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Thessalonians 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Thessalonians 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, don't think of the person as someone bad or against you, but help them like you would help your brother.

2 Thessalonians 3:15: Yet count [him] not as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:17

This verse instructs to treat someone who refuses to listen to the church as a heathen or a tax collector, suggesting a more severe approach than what is advised in 2 Thessalonians 3:15.

Matthew 18:17: And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Contradiction with Titus 3:10

This verse advises rejecting a divisive person after two warnings, which contrasts with the more gentle admonishment approach in 2 Thessalonians 3:15.

Titus 3:10: A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:5

This verse discusses delivering a sinner to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, reflecting a harsher action compared to 2 Thessalonians 3:15's advice not to treat the person as an enemy.

1 Corinthians 5:5: To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8-9

This passage speaks of cursing anyone who preaches a different gospel, which is a different approach than the gentler warning in 2 Thessalonians 3:15.

Galatians 1:8-9: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with John 15:6

This verse indicates casting away those who do not abide in Jesus as branches that are burned, contrasting with the more reconciling tone of 2 Thessalonians 3:15.

John 15:6: If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned.

Contradiction with Romans 16:17

This verse encourages avoiding those causing divisions, whereas 2 Thessalonians 3:15 emphasizes not counting the person as an enemy but rather admonishing them as a brother.

Romans 16:17: Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
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