Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, remember to be kind and share with others because doing these things makes God very happy. It's like giving God a special gift when we do good and help people around us.

Hebrews 13:16: But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

This verse discusses withholding more than is right and implies loss, seeming to contradict the notion of not forgetting to share in Hebrews 13:16.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Encourages doing good deeds in secret, which can seem at odds with Hebrews 13:16's directive to publicly share and do good.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10-11

Advises against greeting or helping those who do not follow correct doctrine, potentially contradicting the unconditional sharing and doing good in Hebrews 13:16.

2 John 1:10-11: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:
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