Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should remember and keep the good and true teachings we have learned, and we should do this through believing and loving like Jesus did.

2 Timothy 1:13: Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:12

This verse emphasizes receiving the gospel through revelation of Jesus Christ, not through Paul's teachings as suggested in 2 Timothy 1:13.

Galatians 1:12: For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:8

Warns against following human tradition, which may contrast with adhering strictly to the form of sound words taught by Paul in 2 Timothy 1:13.

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 Acts 17:11

Encourages examining scriptures independently, which can contradict the directive to hold onto Paul's teachings as stressed in 2 Timothy 1:13.

Acts 17:11: These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:13

Suggests the reliance on spiritual discernment over adhering strictly to human-taught doctrine, potentially opposing 2 Timothy 1:13.

1 Corinthians 2:13: Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
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