Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1
This verse emphasizes the importance of honesty and fair dealings, which may conflict with any implications of manipulation or deceit.
Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. [A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit] [just...: Heb. perfect stone]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:3-4
This verse criticizes leaders who do not practice what they preach, which could contrast with Paul's defense of his actions in 2 Corinthians 12:18.
Matthew 23:3-4: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Contradiction with James 1:8
This verse discusses double-mindedness, contrasting with the clarity and singularity of purpose Paul describes in his conduct.
James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
It indicates that God looks at the heart, potentially challenging human judgments about actions that seem inconsistent.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-14
Paul’s confrontation with Peter over hypocrisy could contradict if perceived as inconsistent in Paul's own actions or teachings.
Galatians 2:11-14: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Contradiction with Psalm 5:9
This verse speaks against deceitfulness, which might seemingly contrast if applied to any misunderstandings about Paul's actions.
Psalm 5:9: For [there is] no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part [is] very wickedness; their throat [is] an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. [faithfulness: or, stedfastness] [their mouth: Heb. his mouth, that is, the mouth of any of them] [very...: Heb. wickednesses]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:3-5
This passage about hypocrisy challenges the consistency of self-assessment and correcting others before oneself.
Matthew 7:3-5: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1-4
Here, the caution against performing acts to be seen by others could contradict boasting about honorable intentions.
Matthew 6:1-4: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Romans 7:15
The discussion of doing what one does not want to do could be seen as inconsistent with Paul's claimed integrity in actions.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:18
This verse speaks on loving in truth and deed, challenging any perception of inconsistency between words and actions.
1 John 3:18: My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.