Contradiction with James 4:14
This verse questions the certainty of future plans, saying life is a vapor, while Philippians 2:19 expresses Paul's hope to send Timothy soon, showing confidence in future plans.
James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, which may contrast with Paul's forward planning in Philippians 2:19.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1
This verse cautions against boasting about tomorrow, highlighting the uncertainty of future plans, unlike Paul's hopeful intention in Philippians 2:19.
Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]
Contradiction with Luke 12:20
This verse describes the uncertainty of making future plans by referring to the rich man whose life is demanded of him, contrasting Paul's anticipation to send Timothy.
Luke 12:20: But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? [thy...: Gr. do they require thy soul]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:12
Speaks on the unpredictability of life, contradicting the clear expectation Paul sets in sending Timothy in Philippians 2:19.
Ecclesiastes 9:12: For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so [are] the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.