Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God does not lie or change His mind, implying consistency, whereas 2 Timothy 3:16 claims all scripture is inspired by God, including passages that may show God having different attributes or decisions.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
It asserts that God is not like a human to change His mind, potentially conflicting with the idea of scriptures having various human-like qualities attributed to God.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:8
The verse questions the honesty of scribes who handled the Law, suggesting corruption, which contrasts the assertion in 2 Timothy 3:16 that all scripture is divinely inspired.
Jeremiah 8:8: How do ye say, We [are] wise, and the law of the LORD [is] with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he [it]; the pen of the scribes [is] in vain. [in vain made...: or, the false pen of the scribes worketh for falsehood]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:25
God mentions giving Israel "statutes that were not good," which appears problematic if all scripture is inspired and profitable per 2 Timothy 3:16.
Ezekiel 20:25: Wherefore I gave them also statutes [that were] not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17-18
Jesus mentions that He came to fulfill the law, highlighting a distinction between old laws and their fulfillment, which could be seen as at odds with all scripture being equally profitable or relevant as stated in 2 Timothy 3:16.
Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:8
Jesus acknowledges the Mosaic law on divorce was allowed due to the hardness of hearts, suggesting a temporal or less-than-ideal nature of certain laws.
Matthew 19:8: He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
Paul describes the law as a "schoolmaster" leading to Christ and no longer needed for justification after faith, possibly conflicting with the idea of all scripture being continuously profitable as in 2 Timothy 3:16.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Paradox #1
2 Timothy 3:16 talks about all scripture being inspired by God. One possible contradiction or conflict is the interpretation of which writings are considered scripture. Different religious traditions have varying views on the canon, leading to disagreements on what constitutes "all scripture." Additionally, if all scripture is inspired, some find it difficult to reconcile this with passages that appear to endorse actions or ideas inconsistent with the overall teachings of morality and love in the Bible.
Paradox #2
The verse claims that all scripture is inspired, but some point out that since the Bible was written and compiled over centuries by various authors, there could be inconsistencies and contradictions within the texts themselves. Additionally, the question arises of which writings are included as "scripture," since the canon of the Bible was determined by church councils long after the texts were written.
Paradox #3
The potential scientific inconsistency with this idea is related to the claim that all scripture is inspired or comes directly from a divine source. In science, knowledge is developed and validated through observation, experimentation, and evidence, which implies that human understanding is continually revised and improved. The notion of scripture being infallible because it is divinely inspired does not align with the scientific method, which is based on questioning, testing, and updating understanding based on new evidence. This could be seen as a conflict between the static nature of divine inspiration and the dynamic, evolving nature of scientific understanding.
Paradox #4
2 Timothy 3:16 states that all scripture is inspired by God, implying that it's perfect and authoritative. A contradiction or inconsistency could arise if different passages appear to convey conflicting messages, such as instructions about violence versus love and forgiveness. This could lead to challenges in interpreting and applying these teachings consistently in life.