Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32
These verses suggest that people should not worry about their material needs because God will take care of them, which could contradict the idea of being content with just food and clothing.
Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Proverbs 30:8-9
This passage implies a desire for neither poverty nor riches to avoid discontentment or falsehood, which may contrast with the simplicity advised in 1 Timothy 6:8.
Proverbs 30:8-9: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: [convenient...: Heb. of my allowance]
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
This verse advises against worrying about life, what to eat, or what to wear, indicating a different perspective on contentment and provision.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12
Paul expresses being content in all circumstances, whether in need or in plenty, offering a broader sense of contentment than just having food and clothing.
Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.
Contradiction with Mark 10:29-30
These verses promise rewards, including material blessings, for sacrifices made for the gospel's sake, suggesting a different expectation of blessings beyond just food and clothing.
Mark 10:29-30: And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,