Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse where Jesus states He came not to bring peace but a sword can be seen as contradicting the call for unity and no divisions in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
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 Luke 12:51
Similar to Matthew 10:34, this verse speaks about division rather than peace, which contrasts the instruction for agreement and unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:11
In this verse, Paul confronts Peter to his face, which can be seen as a public disagreement, contrasting the call for unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
Galatians 2:11: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Contradiction with Acts 15:39
The sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas that led to their separation could be viewed as contradicting the goal of no divisions as urged in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
Acts 15:39: And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
Contradiction with John 7:43
This verse describes a division among the people because of Jesus, which appears contrary to the appeal for agreement and no divisions in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
John 7:43: So there was a division among the people because of him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:18-19
Paul acknowledges divisions among the Corinthians, which seems contradictory to his earlier appeal for unity in 1 Corinthians 1:10.
1 Corinthians 11:18-19: For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. [divisions: or, schisms]
Paradox #1
The verse emphasizes unity and agreement among believers, yet throughout the Bible, there are instances of disagreements and divisions within the early church and among different groups of believers. This might seem inconsistent with the call for perfect unity.