Contradiction with Matthew 5:10
This verse states that those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, suggesting a positive outcome for persecution, unlike the warning in 2 Timothy 3:12 about persecution for godly living.
Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:13
This verse questions who will harm you if you are eager to do good, implying protection rather than persecution for godly living, contradicting the certainty of persecution in 2 Timothy 3:12.
1 Peter 3:13: And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
This verse suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them, contradicting the idea of inevitable persecution in 2 Timothy 3:12.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:9-10
These verses promise that no harm will overtake those who make the Lord their refuge, conflicting with the expectation of persecution in 2 Timothy 3:12.
Psalm 91:9-10: Because thou hast made the LORD, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation;
Contradiction with Psalm 34:7
This verse claims that the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him and delivers them, offering protection rather than persecution as stated in 2 Timothy 3:12.
Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:23-24
These verses promise safety and peace when walking in the way of wisdom, which contradicts the guaranteed persecution of living godly in 2 Timothy 3:12.
Proverbs 3:23-24: Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Paradox #1
2 Timothy 3:12 suggests that people who desire to live a godly life will face persecution. The contradiction might arise from the idea that living a good and moral life should lead to positive outcomes, not suffering. This can seem inconsistent with the notion of karma or justice where good deeds lead to rewards, creating a conflict between expected moral outcomes and the reality described in the verse.