Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 1:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 1:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse is about asking God to be kind and forgiving to a special friend who helped him a lot in the city of Ephesus. Paul hopes that God will remember all the good things his friend did.

2 Timothy 1:18: The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Contradiction with James 2:24

While 2 Timothy 1:18 discusses receiving mercy, James 2:24 emphasizes justification by works, potentially contrasting faith-based mercy with deed-based justification.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

2 Timothy 1:18's focus on receiving mercy through prayer can contrast with Matthew 5:7, which associates obtaining mercy with actively being merciful, suggesting different paths to mercy.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse asserts that God will render to every person according to their deeds, which can contradict the grace-focused aspect of 2 Timothy 1:18.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

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