Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person who works hard on the farm should be the first to enjoy the food they grow. It's like when you do your chores really well, you get to have a treat first.

2 Timothy 2:6: The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. [that...: or, labouring first, must be partaker of the fruits]

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

The verse implies that the last shall be first, contradicting the idea that one must labor first to receive the rewards.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

It states that the meek shall inherit the earth, not necessarily those who labor.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Luke 18:17

Suggests that those who receive the kingdom of God are like children—not through toil or labor.

Luke 18:17: Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Indicates that time and chance happen to all, not necessarily aligning with laborious earning.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4

Advises against laboring solely to become rich, suggesting wisdom is above toil for reward.

Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
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