Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 2:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 2:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 2:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, we should run away from bad desires and instead try to be good, believe in God, love others, and stay peaceful with those who truly love God. So, it's like choosing to play with friends who are nice and kind.

2 Timothy 2:22: Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Suggests there is a time for every purpose, which may include times for things not aligned with righteousness or peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advocates turning the other cheek rather than fleeing from dispute or conflict.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Expresses bringing a sword and division rather than peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with John 2:15

Jesus physically drives out the money changers, an action not aligned with pursuing peace.

John 2:15: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;

Contradiction with Psalm 94:16

Calls for standing against evil, not necessarily aligning with fleeing youthful lusts.

Psalm 94:16: Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? [or] who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Indicates that Jesus came not to send peace, but division.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:20

Suggests not to mix with winebibbers, rather staying close to righteousness, yet doesn't directly align with avoidance.

Proverbs 23:20: Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: [of flesh: Heb. of their flesh]

Contradiction with James 4:4

States that friendship with the world is enmity with God, contradicting the pursuit of peace with all men.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:9-10

Advises separating from sinners, which may not align with pursuing peace with them.

1 Corinthians 5:9-10: I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
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