Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 51:61

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According to Jeremiah, he told his friend Seraiah that when he goes to the city of Babylon, he should read out loud the messages from God that were written down. This was important because it was a way to share God's words with everyone there.

Jeremiah 51:61: And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, and shalt see, and shalt read all these words;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jeremiah 51:61 involves instructions related to destruction, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and do good to those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Jeremiah 51:61 suggests a form of vengeance, while Romans 12:17 instructs not to repay evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

The verse in Jeremiah deals with executing vengeance, whereas Proverbs 24:29 advises not to say, "I will do to him as he hath done to me."

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Jeremiah 51:61 speaks of destruction, while Luke 6:27 calls for loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Jeremiah 51:61 involves retaliation, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:15 encourages seeking the good of all, not rendering evil for evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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