Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God should be kind to Onesiphorus and his family because Onesiphorus was nice to Paul and wasn't embarrassed that Paul was in jail.

2 Timothy 1:16: The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse advises against doing good deeds to be seen by others, while 2 Timothy 1:16 commends a household for showing kindness.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27

This verse warns against seeking one's own glory which can be seen as contrasting with being openly praised for one's actions as in 2 Timothy 1:16.

Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.

Contradiction with John 12:43

This verse indicates a preference for the praise of humans over God, which could be seen as contradictory to the recognition given in 2 Timothy 1:16.

John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Contradiction with Luke 14:12-14

This verse advises inviting those who cannot repay you to a feast, differing from the public recognition given in 2 Timothy 1:16 for kindness shown.

Luke 14:12-14: Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor [thy] rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:5-7

This verse criticizes those who do good deeds for recognition, while 2 Timothy 1:16 acknowledges the actions of a specific household.

Matthew 23:5-7: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
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