Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that God’s people can become the best they can be and be ready to do all the good things God wants them to do. Like having all the tools needed to build something great, God helps people have everything they need to do good in the world.

2 Timothy 3:17: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. [throughly...: or, perfected]

Contradiction with James 1:5

While 2 Timothy 3:17 emphasizes that scripture equips a person for every good work, James 1:5 suggests that individuals may lack wisdom and need to ask God for it.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

2 Timothy 3:17 implies sufficiency of scripture for good works, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:14 indicates that spiritual understanding requires the Spirit, which might not be accessible to all through scripture alone.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Hebrews 5:12

2 Timothy 3:17 suggests that scripture equips one fully, but Hebrews 5:12 implies that believers might still require basic teachings and milk instead of solid food.

Hebrews 5:12: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

Contradiction with John 14:26

While 2 Timothy 3:17 states scripture equips thoroughly, John 14:26 highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in teaching and reminding of Jesus' teachings.

John 14:26: But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Contradiction with Romans 7:18

2 Timothy 3:17 expresses completeness in scripture, yet Romans 7:18 discusses the struggle of doing good despite knowing scripture, due to human nature.

Romans 7:18: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
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