Contradiction with Matthew 6:2
This verse advises against doing good deeds for recognition, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 9:23, where actions are taken to share in the benefits of the gospel.
Matthew 6:2: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
This verse emphasizes not seeking to please men, which could contradict pursuing the gospel for shared benefits as seen in 1 Corinthians 9:23.
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 2 Corinthians 11:12
Here, the focus is on not giving a basis to those who boast, differing from the motivation in 1 Corinthians 9:23 to partake in the gospel’s blessings.
2 Corinthians 11:12: But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Advises doing nothing out of selfish ambition, contrasting with participating in the benefits of the gospel as a motive in 1 Corinthians 9:23.
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 Matthew 23:5
Criticizes doing works to be seen by others, differing from striving to partake in the gospel's rewards as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:23.
Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with John 12:43
Condemns loving the praise of men, which could be seen as contrary to the aim of gaining shared benefits in the gospel stated in 1 Corinthians 9:23.
John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.