Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 2:2

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

According to Paul, God wants people to learn about His teachings and then share them with others who can also teach more people. This way, everyone can know and share God's love, like passing a happy message along.

2 Timothy 2:2: And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. [among: or, by]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse advises against giving what is sacred to those who may not appreciate or respect it, contrasting with 2 Timothy 2:2 which encourages teaching others so they can teach further.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse states that a natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, which contradicts the idea of entrusting those things to others as encouraged in 2 Timothy 2:2.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:4

This verse warns against devoting attention to myths and endless genealogies, which stands in contrast to 2 Timothy 2:2’s instruction to teach, assuming the absence of such endless discussions.

1 Timothy 1:4: Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].
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