Contradiction with James 1:13
James states that God does not tempt anyone, contradicting the notion of being tempted by the tempter in 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:4
This verse emphasizes overcoming evil because greater is He within believers, which contrasts with the concern about succumbing to temptation in 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Describes a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind given by God, in contrast to the fear of the tempter’s influence in 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
God provides a way to escape temptation, suggesting a contradiction with the concern about being tempted in 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
Describes believers as more than conquerors, which contradicts the worry over falling into temptation found in 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.