Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:19
This verse speaks of divisions must exist to show who has God's approval, contradicting the call for no schism in the body.
1 Corinthians 11:19: For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. [heresies: or, sects]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:35
Jesus speaks of setting a man against his father, implying division, which contradicts the call to unity in the body.
Matthew 10:35: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
Jesus states he came to bring division, not peace, contradicting the aim for unity and no division in 1 Corinthians 12:25.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with John 7:43
Division among people over Jesus shows the presence of schisms, contradicting the idea of no division in the body.
John 7:43: So there was a division among the people because of him.
Contradiction with Romans 16:17
This verse warns to mark those causing divisions, suggesting that divisions will occur, which contradicts desiring no schism as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:25.
Romans 16:17: Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.