Contradiction with Psalm 7:11
This verse speaks of God being angry with the wicked every day, which contrasts with the joy expressed in 1 Thessalonians 3:9.
Psalm 7:11: God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day. [judgeth...: or, is a righteous judge]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse speaks of increased sorrow with wisdom, contradicting the joy mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:9.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with James 4:9
This verse tells believers to be afflicted, mourn, and weep, which contradicts the experience of joy in 1 Thessalonians 3:9.
James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:26
This verse calls for lamentation, contrasting with the joy Paul expresses in 1 Thessalonians 3:9.
Jeremiah 6:26: O daughter of my people, gird [thee] with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, [as for] an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse says Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword, contradicting the joyful sentiment in 1 Thessalonians 3:9.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.