Contradiction with John 13:34
While 1 Thessalonians 4:9 suggests that believers are taught by God to love one another, John 13:34 presents Jesus giving a new commandment to love one another, indicating a more direct instruction from Jesus rather than an innate understanding from God.
John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Thessalonians 4:9 emphasizes love among believers, but Matthew 5:44 extends the command to love even enemies, which may be seen as a broader and more challenging scope beyond the implied community of believers.
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 Luke 12:51
In contrast to 1 Thessalonians 4:9's focus on love and harmony, Luke 12:51 speaks of Jesus bringing division rather than peace, suggesting a complexity in relationships that might not always align with mutual love.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
While 1 Thessalonians 4:9 speaks about loving one another, 1 John 4:20 addresses the contradiction of claiming to love God while hating a brother, highlighting the potential for hypocrisy in believers' relationships.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36
This passage speaks of division within families due to Jesus' message, which contrasts with the notion of being taught by God to love one another as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:9.
Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:15
1 Thessalonians 4:9 suggests a harmonious love among believers, whereas Galatians 5:15 warns against believers biting and devouring each other, indicating conflicts and lack of love.
Galatians 5:15: But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:18-19
This passage points out divisions and heresies among believers, contradicting the idea of naturally taught love and unity suggested in 1 Thessalonians 4:9.
1 Corinthians 11:18-19: For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. [divisions: or, schisms]
Contradiction with James 4:1
While 1 Thessalonians 4:9 emphasizes love, James 4:1 speaks of wars and fights among believers, suggesting a reality of discord and conflict contradictory to the ideal of taught love.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]