Contradiction with Isaiah 55:10-11
These verses emphasize that God's word accomplishes its purposes by itself, suggesting that neither planting nor watering by humans is necessary for growth, whereas 1 Corinthians 3:6 implies human participation in the planting and watering process.
Isaiah 55:10-11: For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-30
These verses highlight that nature grows without human intervention, suggesting a contradiction with the idea that human actions (planting and watering) are integral to growth which is implied in 1 Corinthians 3:6.
Matthew 6:28-30: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Contradiction with John 15:5
This verse states that apart from Christ, humans can do nothing, suggesting that human efforts like planting and watering (referenced in 1 Corinthians 3:6) are ultimately ineffective without direct divine intervention.
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 James 1:17
This verse emphasizes that every good and perfect gift is from above, from God, potentially contradicting 1 Corinthians 3:6 by suggesting human efforts (like planting and watering) are not the reason for growth or good outcomes.
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.