Contradiction with Romans 3:23
2 Timothy 4:8 speaks of a crown of righteousness for all who love His appearing, but Romans 3:23 emphasizes that all have sinned, suggesting no one is inherently righteous.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse describes all our righteousness as filthy rags, contrasting with the concept of a "crown of righteousness" in 2 Timothy 4:8.
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 Ephesians 2:8-9
Indicates that salvation is by grace through faith and not of works, seemingly contradicting the idea of receiving a crown for righteousness in 2 Timothy 4:8 based on loving His appearing.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 11:6
States that if salvation is by grace, then it is no more of works, which contrasts with 2 Timothy 4:8’s implication of righteousness being rewarded.
Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
This passage warns that not everyone who acknowledges the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, which could contradict the assurance of reward given in 2 Timothy 4:8.
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.