Contradiction with 1 John 3:14
This verse implies that love among brethren signifies life, contrasting with 1 John 2:11, where hatred signifies walking in darkness.
1 John 3:14: We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not [his] brother abideth in death.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus commands to love enemies and pray for persecutors, whereas 1 John 2:11 speaks of hating a brother, leading to darkness.
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 13:35
This verse emphasizes love among disciples as a sign of true followership, conflicting with the darkness described in 1 John 2:11 when one hates their brother.
John 13:35: By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:8
Calls believers to walk as children of light, contradicting the concept of walking in darkness found in 1 John 2:11 due to hatred.
Ephesians 5:8: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2
Despite possessing great attributes, without love, one is essentially nothing, differing from the idea of being in dark blindness as seen in 1 John 2:11.
1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
Contradiction with Romans 13:10
Love fulfills the law, which is contrary to 1 John 2:11, where hatred leads to stumbling and darkness.
Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could stem from the idea that it warns against hatred while other parts of religious texts can describe punishments or consequences that some might perceive as harsh. Some people might see a contradiction between advocating for love and compassion and the existence of severe judgments elsewhere in scripture. However, interpretations differ, and many see these elements as part of a broader, complex moral framework rather than a direct contradiction.