Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Matthew 10:34 mentions that Jesus came not to send peace, but a sword, which contrasts the call for a servant of the Lord to be gentle and peace-seeking.
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 Ecclesiastes 3:8
Ecclesiastes 3:8 states there is "a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace," suggesting that situations may call for conflict rather than gentleness and patience.
Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Contradiction with Exodus 15:3
Exodus 15:3 refers to the Lord as a "man of war," which seems at odds with the call to avoid striving and to be gentle unto all men.
Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
Luke 12:51 suggests division as a result of Jesus’ message, which contradicts the gentleness and peace taught in 2 Timothy 2:24.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Paradox #1
The verse encourages being kind and gentle to everyone, which can seem in conflict with other parts of the Bible that depict God or followers taking harsh or violent actions against those who oppose them. This could create a contradiction between the message of universal gentleness versus moments of severity or judgment elsewhere in the text.