Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Timothy 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Timothy 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Timothy 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he was asking his friend to come and visit him soon because he needed company and help. He wanted his friend to hurry and not wait too long to make the visit.

2 Timothy 4:9: Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

This verse advises to leave and shake off the dust from feet if not received, while 2 Timothy 4:9 requests Timothy to come soon.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

Suggests leaving if not welcomed, contradicting the request to come to someone in 2 Timothy 4:9.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:17

Advises against visiting friends too often, conflicting with the call for Timothy to visit soon in 2 Timothy 4:9.

Proverbs 25:17: Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and [so] hate thee. [Withdraw...: or, Let thy foot be seldom in] [weary...: Heb. full of thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:10

Suggests relying on nearby friends in adversity, contrasting the call for someone afar to come quickly in 2 Timothy 4:9.

Proverbs 27:10: Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.
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