Contradiction with James 3:1
This verse advises against becoming many teachers due to the stricter judgment they will face, while 1 Timothy 1:7 highlights those desiring to be teachers without understanding.
James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7
This verse emphasizes the importance of obtaining wisdom and understanding, contrasting with the lack of understanding noted in 1 Timothy 1:7 for those who seek to teach.
Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:16
Encourages teaching and admonishing one another with wisdom, differing from the misguided teaching ambition described in 1 Timothy 1:7.
Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Contradiction with James 1:5
Advocates for seeking wisdom from God if one lacks it, counter to the ignorance of those aspiring to teach in 1 Timothy 1:7.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Hebrews 5:12
Points out the need for teachers to be mature and skilled in righteousness, while 1 Timothy 1:7 depicts individuals desiring to teach but lacking understanding.
Hebrews 5:12: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.