Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
This verse warns against doing good deeds to be seen by others, contradicting the emphasis on being found faithful as in 1 Corinthians 4:2, which may involve visible accountability.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
This verse emphasizes pleasing God rather than humans, which can contradict the interpersonal aspect of stewardship and faithfulness emphasized in 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse highlights that a person is justified by works, contrasting with the faithful stewardship of 1 Corinthians 4:2, which suggests a focus on trust and internal qualities.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 14:4
This verse stresses that judgment of servants belongs to their own master (God), which can contradict external evaluations of faithfulness mentioned implicitly in 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Contradiction with Luke 16:15
This verse points out that what is highly esteemed among people is an abomination to God, which may contradict with the idea in 1 Corinthians 4:2 where a steward is found faithful, potentially by human standards.
Luke 16:15: And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.