Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
This verse emphasizes fearing God who can destroy both soul and body, contrasting with the assurance of complete safety in 2 Timothy 4:18.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with Job 14:1
This verse highlights the inevitability of trouble and suffering in life, which contrasts with the deliverance and preservation mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:18.
Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:8-9
Here Paul describes severe hardships faced, which seem inconsistent with the promise of rescue in 2 Timothy 4:18.
2 Corinthians 1:8-9: For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse acknowledges tribulation in the world, which appears contrary to the deliverance promised in 2 Timothy 4:18.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Psalm 44:22
It describes experiencing suffering and being killed all day long, contrasting the safety from evil works stated in 2 Timothy 4:18.
Psalm 44:22: Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Contradiction with Romans 8:36
Again highlights Christians being subject to death and suffering, conflicting with the deliverance assurance in 2 Timothy 4:18.
Romans 8:36: As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction because the verse suggests that God will rescue believers from every evil attack and bring them safely to His heavenly kingdom. The potential inconsistency arises when Christians still experience suffering, harm, or death despite their faith, which might seem contradictory to the promise of being rescued from all evil. However, some interpret this as a spiritual rescue rather than a physical one.