Contradiction with Philippians 2:13
Indicates that it is God who works in individuals both to will and to do, focusing on divine initiation rather than individual abilities or manifestations.
Philippians 2:13: For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
Contradiction with James 1:17
Suggests that every good gift and perfect gift is from the Father, emphasizing the singular source of goodness rather than diverse operations through individuals.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with John 15:5
States that apart from Christ, individuals can do nothing, highlighting dependence on Christ without mentioning diverse operations or gifts among believers.
John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]
Contradiction with Romans 12:3
Emphasizes a measure of faith given to each believer, focusing more on faith than diverse workings of God in individuals.
Romans 12:3: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. [soberly: Gr. to sobriety]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:16
Describes the body of Christ working together, which could contrast the concept of various operations by highlighting unity and dependence among all parts.
Ephesians 4:16: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.