Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Thessalonians 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Thessalonians 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Thessalonians 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is signing the letter with his own hand to show it's really from him, just like he does in all his letters. It's like when you sign your name at the end of a card to make sure people know it's from you.

2 Thessalonians 3:17: The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:11

This verse emphasizes writing in large letters by Paul himself, which may imply the need for personal authentication like in 2 Thessalonians 3:17, but it differs in context and purpose.

Galatians 6:11: Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 16:21

This verse serves a similar function by noting a signature, showing consistency rather than contradiction, as it serves to identify Paul's letters.

1 Corinthians 16:21: The salutation of [me] Paul with mine own hand.

Contradiction with Romans 16:22

This verse notes that Tertius wrote the letter, which contradicts the idea of Paul physically writing the conclusion as mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 3:17.

Romans 16:22: I Tertius, who wrote [this] epistle, salute you in the Lord.
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