Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
This verse states, "if any would not work, neither should he eat," which contradicts the idea of living without working as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:6.
2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4
This verse highlights that "the soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing," contrasting with the notion of not working and yet expecting provision.
Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8
It emphasizes the importance of providing for one’s own, which contradicts any implication of not maintaining self-sufficiency through labor as seen in 1 Corinthians 9:6.
1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:12
It instructs people to work quietly and earn their own bread, conflicting with the notion of refraining from work.
2 Thessalonians 3:12: Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
Declares that "he becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand," suggesting the negative consequences of not working.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:11
It states that "he that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread," promoting the value of labor, contrary to the concept in 1 Corinthians 9:6.
Proverbs 12:11: He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:28
Encourages laboring and working with one's hands for what is good, opposing the idea of not working.
Ephesians 4:28: Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. [to give: or, to distribute]
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:25
Notes that "the desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour," highlighting the perils of idleness.
Proverbs 21:25: The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.