Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when he first spoke up, he felt alone because nobody stayed by his side, and everyone left him. He hopes that God won't blame them for leaving.

2 Timothy 4:16: At my first answer no man stood with me, but all [men] forsook me: [I pray God] that it may not be laid to their charge.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with His followers "always," contradicting the feeling of being forsaken expressed in 2 Timothy 4:16.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee," contrasting with the sentiment of abandonment in 2 Timothy 4:16.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

David claims he has never seen the righteous forsaken, which contradicts Paul's experience of feeling deserted in 2 Timothy 4:16.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

The assurance "he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee" contrasts with the experience Paul describes in 2 Timothy 4:16.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God's promise of support and presence with His people contrasts with Paul's sense of being left alone in 2 Timothy 4:16.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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