Contradiction with Exodus 21:24
This verse endorses the principle of "an eye for an eye," which contradicts the idea of not rendering evil for evil.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:20
Similar to Exodus 21:24, it reflects the concept of retributive justice, opposing the instruction against repayment of wrong with wrong.
Leviticus 24:20: Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him [again].
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Advises that one should not say they will do to others what was done to them, contradicting the earlier justification for retaliatory justice found in the Old Testament.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
While not a direct contradiction, it presents a higher standard by advocating turning the other cheek, which can be seen as going beyond merely not rendering evil for evil.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
This verse itself advises against rendering evil for evil, which could be seen as redundant, but highlights consistency rather than contradiction.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.