Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4
While 1 Corinthians 13:7 encourages bearing and believing all things, Proverbs 26:4 advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, implying limits to patience and belief.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
1 Corinthians 13:7 speaks to enduring and believing all for love, yet Matthew 10:34 mentions Jesus bringing a sword, not peace, suggesting division rather than unwavering endurance.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8
1 Corinthians 13:7 emphasizes perpetual hope and endurance, but Ecclesiastes 3:8 highlights a time for love and a time for hate, showing cycles rather than a constant state.
Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:9
While 1 Corinthians 13:7 supports bearing and believing, Galatians 1:9 calls for not tolerating any gospel contrary to the one preached, suggesting limits to belief and endurance.
Galatians 1:9: As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises testing the spirits to see if they are from God, in contrast to the notion of believing all things as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13:7.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.