Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 1:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 1:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 1:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians should not be shy or embarrassed about telling others about Jesus or about being his follower. Instead, they should be brave and know that God gives them strength, even when things are tough.

2 Timothy 1:8: Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16

These verses emphasize being seen and not hiding your light, whereas 2 Timothy 1:8 advises not to be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord.

Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:33

This verse warns that denying Christ before others will lead to being denied by Him, contrasting with 2 Timothy 1:8's warning against being ashamed, suggesting a focus on open acknowledgment.

Matthew 10:33: But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 9:26

Here, Jesus states that if anyone is ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of them, which contrasts with the encouragement in 2 Timothy 1:8 not to be ashamed of the testimony.

Luke 9:26: For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father's, and of the holy angels.

Contradiction with John 7:4

This verse mentions that those who seek to be known openly do not act in secret, while 2 Timothy 1:8 encourages not to be ashamed, possibly implying a need for bold proclamation rather than secrecy.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

This proverb points out the fear of man as a snare, opposite to 2 Timothy 1:8's advice against being ashamed, which can stem from fearing others' opinions.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Mark 8:38

Jesus warns against being ashamed of Him and His words, suggesting the same theme of bold testimony present in 2 Timothy 1:8 but framed as a direct warning.

Mark 8:38:
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