Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that success is often determined by chance, whereas 2 Timothy 4:7 emphasizes personal effort and perseverance in finishing the race.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse highlights that the ultimate direction is determined by God, potentially contrasting with 2 Timothy 4:7 where personal effort seems pivotal.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
Suggests that a man does not control his own path, contradicting the sense of accomplishment in 2 Timothy 4:7.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Contradiction with Romans 9:16
Indicates that it is not human will or effort but God's mercy that prevails, which contrasts with the personal agency depicted in 2 Timothy 4:7.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Suggests that human efforts are inadequate without divine intervention, contradicting the self-sufficient tone of 2 Timothy 4:7.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
Implies that not all who claim faith will be recognized, contrasting with the assured triumph seen in 2 Timothy 4:7.
Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:12-13
Paul admits he hasn’t yet attained his goal, which contrasts with 2 Timothy 4:7 where he claims to have finished the race.
Philippians 3:12-13: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
Warns against confident proclamations about completing tasks without acknowledging God’s will, contrasting the personal fulfillment claim in 2 Timothy 4:7.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12
Advises caution lest one falls, contrasting the certainty expressed by Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7.
1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.