Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
This verse advises praying in private, seemingly contradicting the public sharing encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:27.
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 Mark 7:36
Jesus instructs people not to tell anyone about his miracles, conflicting with the directive to share Paul's message with everyone.
Mark 7:36: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Contradiction with John 7:4
Jesus' brothers challenge Him to show Himself to the world, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:27 urges public dissemination.
John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:4
Jesus instructs the healed leper to tell no one, contrasting with the encouragement to read Paul's letter to all.
Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Contradiction with Luke 8:56
Jesus orders the parents not to share their daughter's resurrection, conflicting with 1 Thessalonians 5:27's call for openness.
Luke 8:56: And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.