Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:9
This verse refers to proclaiming a fast, which is a specific time set aside for prayer, contrasting with "pray without ceasing," which implies praying at all times.
1 Kings 21:9: And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: [on high...: Heb. in the top of the people]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
This verse states there is a time for every purpose, suggesting specific times for prayer, potentially opposing the idea of constant prayer.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Advises praying in private, whereas "pray without ceasing" suggests a more continuous public or private prayer life.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
Warns against vain repetitions in prayer, which could conflict with constant prayer as implied in 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with Matthew 14:23
Jesus went alone to pray at a specific time, indicating chosen moments for prayer rather than continuous prayer.
Matthew 14:23: And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.