Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
This verse speaks of people saying "Peace and safety," which contrasts with the perilous times mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:1.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:6
Here, Jesus talks about wars and rumors of wars but instructs not to be troubled, which contradicts the distress described in 2 Timothy 3:1.
Matthew 24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse describes a future of peace where nations will not learn war anymore, contrasting the perilous times in 2 Timothy 3:1.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
God's plans for peace and not for evil contradict the perilous times in 2 Timothy 3:1.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]