Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Thessalonians 3:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Thessalonians 3:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Thessalonians 3:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he and his friends worked hard day and night so they wouldn't have to take food from anyone for free. They wanted to show they were responsible and not a burden to others.

2 Thessalonians 3:8: Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-26

These verses suggest that believers should not worry about their material needs, as God will provide, whereas 2 Thessalonians 3:8 emphasizes working to support oneself.

Matthew 6:25-26: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10

Jesus instructs His disciples not to take money or supplies on their mission, which contrasts with 2 Thessalonians 3:8's directive to earn one's keep.

Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-24

Here, Jesus teaches not to worry about daily needs, affirming that God will care for them, in contrast to the emphasis on self-reliance in 2 Thessalonians 3:8.

Luke 12:22-24: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with Acts 2:44-45

These verses describe early Christians sharing all possessions, which contrasts with the self-sufficiency and not being burdensome noted in 2 Thessalonians 3:8.

Acts 2:44-45: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

Contradiction with Acts 4:32-35

The believers held everything in common and distributed as needed, contrasting with the self-support theme of 2 Thessalonians 3:8.

Acts 4:32-35: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might arise if one believes in offering unconditional help and support to those in need, regardless of their ability or willingness to work. The verse emphasizes the importance of working and not being a burden, which might conflict with the idea of providing for others out of compassion and charity, even if they aren't working.

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