Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Corinthians 1:11 speaks of contentions among believers, while Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies and prayers for those who persecute, promoting peace over division.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with John 13:34-35
Jesus commands to love one another, a concept that contradicts the discord and divisions mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
John 13:34-35: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Advocates for living peaceably with all men, in contrast to the contentions noted in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Encourages believers to act in humility and avoid strife, which contradicts the presence of contentions referenced in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:3
Exhorts to maintain unity in the Spirit through the bond of peace, which opposes the disputes mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
Ephesians 4:3: Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
Highlights the fruit of the Spirit, including peace and gentleness, conflicting with the quarrels in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13-14
Urges forgiveness and love as a bond of perfection, contradicting the divisions pointed out in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
Colossians 3:13-14: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:8-9
Calls for unity of mind and brotherly love, which are contrary to the contentions in 1 Corinthians 1:11.
1 Peter 3:8-9: Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous: [love as: or, loving to the]
Contradiction with James 3:16-17
Warns that envy and strife lead to confusion, contrasting with the wisdom from above described as peaceable, conflicting with 1 Corinthians 1:11.
James 3:16-17: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]