Contradiction with Ephesians 5:21
This verse advises submitting to one another in the fear of God, which can be seen as contradicting the specific call for submission to church leaders in 1 Corinthians 16:16.
Ephesians 5:21: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-10
These verses emphasize that all are brethren and highlight the spiritual equality among believers, which could be seen as contradicting the call for submission to certain individuals.
Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse speaks of the unity and equality of all in Christ, suggesting no one is above another, in contrast to the directive to submit to certain leaders.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 20:25-28
Here, Jesus highlights servant leadership and cautions against lording over others, which contrasts with the directive to submit to leaders in 1 Corinthians 16:16.
Matthew 20:25-28: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:3
This verse advises leaders not to lord over those in their charge, which suggests a different form of leadership than what might be understood from a call to submission in 1 Corinthians 16:16.
1 Peter 5:3: Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. [being lords over: or, overruling]