Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
While 1 Thessalonians 5:7 suggests that those who are drunk do so at night, Ephesians 5:18 instead advises against drunkenness entirely, regardless of time.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Contradiction with John 3:20
1 Thessalonians 5:7 associates night with sleep and drunkenness, whereas John 3:20 speaks of those who do evil hating the light, associating night with deeds rather than inaction.
John 3:20: For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [reproved: or, discovered]
Contradiction with Romans 13:13
Contrasts the idea of activities done at night by encouraging proper behavior both day and night, challenging the negative connotations assigned to nighttime in 1 Thessalonians 5:7.
Romans 13:13: Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [honestly: or, decently]
Contradiction with Luke 21:34
Encourages vigilance at all times, opposing the idea in 1 Thessalonians 5:7 that nighttime is primarily associated with a lack of sobriety and alertness.
Luke 21:34: And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares.
Contradiction with Acts 2:15
Refutes the common association of drunkenness with nighttime by indicating a time of day when drunkenness is not expected or excused.
Acts 2:15: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is [but] the third hour of the day.