Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse questions why the wicked live and prosper, which contradicts the idea of suffering according to God’s will while doing good.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse highlights the vanity where righteous people get what the wicked deserve, contrasting with the notion of suffering commendable in God's sight.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:12
It observes the prosperity of the wicked, which appears contradictory to suffering while doing good for a divine purpose.
Psalm 73:12: Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Questions why the way of the wicked prospers, challenging the notion of committing to God's will amidst suffering.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
Questions why God tolerates the treacherous, which seems at odds with suffering for righteousness.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
Describes the wicked being delivered even though they test God, contradicting the message of enduring suffering for doing good.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Indicates that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, seeming contradictory to suffering uniquely for good deeds.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with Luke 16:19-25
The story of the rich man and Lazarus, suggesting earthly comfort is unreliable as a measure of one's spiritual state, contrasting with purposeful suffering.
Luke 16:19-25: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Contradiction with John 16:33
Jesus mentions that in this world you will have trouble but urges to take heart because He has overcome the world, implying overcoming rather than exclusively suffering.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:7
Suggests resting in the Lord and waiting patiently, which could be seen as contradictory when not engaging in active suffering or endurance.
Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]