Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:1

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

According to Paul, he is a special messenger chosen by God to tell others about Jesus. He believes that through Jesus, God promises a special and wonderful life.

2 Timothy 1:1: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:9

This verse has Paul declaring himself the least of the apostles, which may seem contrary to his affirmation in 2 Timothy 1:1 where he is confidently declaring his apostleship.

1 Corinthians 15:9: For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

Contradiction with Acts 1:21-22

These verses explain criteria for apostleship which are based on being with Jesus during his earthly ministry and witnessing the resurrection, which could contradict Paul's later apostleship as stated in 2 Timothy 1:1 since he was not present during Jesus' ministry.

Acts 1:21-22: Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Contradiction with Galatians 1:1

Although this verse does not directly contradict, it supports the legitimacy of Paul’s apostleship being challenged, contrary to the confident assertion in 2 Timothy 1:1.

Galatians 1:1: Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
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