Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse commands honoring one's father and mother, contradicting the disobedience to parents mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:2.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
This verse instructs to be subject to governing authorities, which opposes the disobedience element present in 2 Timothy 3:2.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1
This verse tells children to obey their parents, offering a direct contradiction to being disobedient to parents as stated in 2 Timothy 3:2.
Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
This verse promotes humility and lowliness of mind, contrasting with the pride or boastfulness mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:2.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with James 4:6
This verse states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, opposing the description of pride found in 2 Timothy 3:2.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
This verse encourages submission and humility, standing in contrast to the proud nature described in 2 Timothy 3:2.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
This passage lists the fruits of the Spirit, such as love and self-control, which contradict the unloving and incontinent behavior in 2 Timothy 3:2.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with Colossians 3:20
This verse commands children to obey their parents in everything, directly opposing the disobedience to parents mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:2.
Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Paradox #1
2 Timothy 3:2 describes people's negative behaviors during difficult times. A theological conflict could arise if someone argues that these behaviors contradict the idea that people are created in the image of God, which is often interpreted to mean fundamentally good. This could be seen as inconsistent with the notion of inherent goodness. However, it can also be explained that people have free will, allowing them to deviate from goodness.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could be that it criticizes certain behaviors in others, but people might sometimes display those same behaviors themselves. This could be seen as hypocritical, as individuals might not always recognize or admit when they are falling into the same patterns that they judge in others.