Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:10
The verse suggests that Paul's letters are weighty and powerful, contradicting the intention not to terrify, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 10:9.
2 Corinthians 10:10: For [his] letters, say they, [are] weighty and powerful; but [his] bodily presence [is] weak, and [his] speech contemptible. [say they: Gr. saith he]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:29-30
Jesus describes his yoke as easy and his burden light, contrasting with the idea of causing fear or heaviness in communication.
Matthew 11:29-30: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, contradictory to the idea of using letters to potentially terrify or provoke.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 2:7
Paul describes being gentle among the Thessalonians, unlike any intent to incite fear or authority through writing.
1 Thessalonians 2:7: But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit of the Spirit includes peace and gentleness, opposing the notion of terrifying or authoritarian correspondence.
Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
Perfect love casts out fear, contradicting the potential use of fear implied in Paul's letters.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.