Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he tells Timothy to remind people to stop arguing about silly words because it doesn't help anyone and can confuse those listening. He wants everyone to focus on what really matters and helps people.

2 Timothy 2:14: Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, [but] to the subverting of the hearers.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10

1 Corinthians 1:10 urges believers to be perfectly united in mind and thought, contradicting the idea of striving about words which are of no profit mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:14.

1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 10:19 states that in the multitude of words there is sin, contrary to contending about words in 2 Timothy 2:14.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Titus 3:9

Titus 3:9 advises to avoid foolish questions and contentions, which contradicts the striving about words mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:14.

Titus 3:9: But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:4

1 Timothy 6:4 warns against wrangling over words, opposing the mention of striving about words in 2 Timothy 2:14.

1 Timothy 6:4: He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, [proud: or, a fool] [doting: or, sick]

Contradiction with James 1:19

James 1:19 encourages being slow to speak, which contrasts with the strife about words indicated in 2 Timothy 2:14.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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