Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he really wants to see his friend Timothy and remembers that Timothy was sad, but seeing him will make Paul very happy. Paul knows that being with people we care about can make our hearts feel better.

2 Timothy 1:4: Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; [Greatly...: or, remembering thy tears, I greatly desire to see thee that]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:3

This verse encourages enduring hardships as a good soldier of Christ, which contrasts with Paul's expression of longing and tears in 2 Timothy 1:4.

2 Timothy 2:3: Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with James 1:2

This verse says to count it all joy when facing trials, contradicting the emotional longing and tears mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:4.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

These verses encourage constant joy and gratitude, which may seem at odds with the emotional expression in 2 Timothy 1:4.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse instructs to rejoice always, contrasting with the emotional and longing tone in 2 Timothy 1:4.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11-12

These verses encourage rejoicing amidst persecution, which contradicts the sadness implied in 2 Timothy 1:4.

Matthew 5:11-12: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]
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