Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, many people in Asia, including Phygellus and Hermogenes, have stopped being his friends and helpers. This made Paul feel sad because they weren't supporting him anymore.

2 Timothy 1:15: This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

This verse records Jesus' promise to be with His followers always, suggesting continual faithfulness rather than desertion.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

God's promise to never leave nor forsake Joshua can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of believers, like those in Asia, turning away.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse highlights God's promise of never leaving nor forsaking His followers, which contrasts with the notion of abandonment seen in 2 Timothy 1:15.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with John 6:37

Jesus declares that whoever comes to Him will never be cast out, opposing the idea of a mass turning away from Paul.

John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
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