Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 4:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 4:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 4:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is always with you and will help you be strong and kind. He wishes for God's love and blessings to be with you always.

2 Timothy 4:22: The Lord Jesus Christ [be] with thy spirit. Grace [be] with you. Amen. «[The second epistle] unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.»

Contradiction with 1 John 3:6

While 2 Timothy 4:22 offers a blessing of grace and presence, 1 John 3:6 asserts that those who abide in Him do not sin, implying a conditional presence contrary to the unconditional wish of grace in Timothy.

1 John 3:6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:23

In contrast to the assurance of the Lord's presence in 2 Timothy 4:22, Matthew 7:23 presents a scenario where Jesus claims He never knew certain individuals, contradicting the assurance of divine closeness.

Matthew 7:23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Contradiction with James 4:4

This verse emphasizes enmity with God for friendship with the world, which contradicts the grace and communion extended in 2 Timothy 4:22.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Romans 8:9

Romans 8:9 asserts that if someone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Him, contrasting the inclusive grace and presence noted in 2 Timothy 4:22.

Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Contradiction with John 9:31

States that God does not listen to sinners, which can contradict the inclusive grace and presence extended regardless of state in 2 Timothy 4:22.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
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