Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
This verse advises against giving what is holy to dogs or casting pearls before swine, which seems to contradict the notion of gently instructing opponents.
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 Proverbs 26:4
Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, which could conflict with patiently and gently instructing opponents.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Titus 3:10
Commands rejecting a divisive person after a first and second warning, seemingly contradicting the continuous gentle instruction emphasized in 2 Timothy 2:25.
Titus 3:10: A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Contradiction with Matthew 10:14
Suggests shaking the dust off your feet as a testimony against those who do not receive or listen to words, conflicting with the idea of persistent gentle correction.
Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:8
States that those preaching a different gospel are to be accursed, potentially conflicting with the gentle and corrective approach suggested in 2 Timothy 2:25.
Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:1
Warns against the consequences of being stiff-necked after repeated reprimands, which may seem contrary to the emphasis on constant gentle instruction.
Proverbs 29:1: He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. [He...: Heb. A man of reproofs]
Contradiction with 2 John 1:10
Advises not to receive or greet those who do not bring proper doctrine, which can contrast with the intent to instruct in gentleness.
2 John 1:10: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with the instruction to correct others gently in hope that God will grant them repentance is that it assumes a person has the moral authority or superior understanding to correct someone else. This could conflict with teachings on humility and not judging others, as it places one person in a position of moral superiority over another.