Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people, like Hymenaeus and Philetus, spread harmful and wrong ideas that can cause a lot of trouble, just like how a bad sore can make the body worse. It's important to stay away from those bad ideas to keep everything safe and healthy.

2 Timothy 2:17: And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; [canker: or, gangrene]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse encourages restraint in speech, whereas 2 Timothy 2:17 describes a situation where harmful speech spreads like a disease.

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

Contradiction with James 1:26

This verse talks about bridling one's tongue to prevent self-deception, contrasting with the unchecked spread of words mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:17.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

This verse advises using speech to uplift rather than allowing it to spread harmful talk as implied in 2 Timothy 2:17.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

This verse promotes gracious speech seasoned with salt, contrary to the corrosive speech described in 2 Timothy 2:17.

Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:18

This verse compares reckless words to sword thrusts, which contradicts the destructive talk that spreads like gangrene as noted in 2 Timothy 2:17.

Proverbs 12:18: There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

This verse warns that people will be held accountable for every idle word, unlike the unbridled speech in 2 Timothy 2:17.

Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
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