Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is asking Jesus to let Timothy go to visit the people soon, so that he can feel happy and calm once he knows that they are doing well. He cares about how they are, and it makes him feel better to have news from Timothy.

Philippians 2:19: But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. [But: or, Moreover]

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.
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