Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, some people are caught in traps set by the devil and need to wake up and free themselves. He hopes they can find their way back to a better path with God's help.

2 Timothy 2:26: And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. [recover...: Gr. awake] [taken...: Gr. taken alive]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

2 Timothy 2:26 suggests people can recover from the devil's snare and be granted repentance, but Ezekiel 18:20 states that the soul that sins will die, emphasizing individual responsibility and the finality of sin's consequence.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

2 Timothy 2:26 indicates that people must come to their senses and escape the devil's trap, implying a lack of control, while Proverbs 16:9 states that a man plans his way, suggesting free will and control over one's path.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 1:13

2 Timothy 2:26 implies the devil captures people to do his will, whereas James 1:13 states that God does not tempt anyone to sin, suggesting an internal rather than external source for wrongdoing.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
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