Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23
Instead of seeking healing through miraculous means, Paul advises Timothy to take wine for his stomach's ailments, suggesting a more natural remedy.
1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
Paul describes how God's grace is sufficient despite his persistent infirmity, implying acceptance rather than seeking immediate healing.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with John 9:3
This verse indicates that a man's blindness was meant to show the works of God, suggesting suffering can have a divine purpose rather than always needing healing.
John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 13:14
Despite Elisha's prophetic status and the miracles he performed, he suffered from a terminal illness, contrasting with the immediacy of healing in Mark 3:10.
2 Kings 13:14: Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:25-27
Paul speaks of Epaphroditus being seriously ill, almost to death, showing that not all faithful servants were healed immediately or miraculously.
Philippians 2:25-27: Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.