Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
This verse emphasizes a soft answer turning away wrath, contrasting with the potential stern authority implicit in 2 Corinthians 7:15.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31
This verse encourages putting away wrath and anger, which may not align with the reverent fear mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:15.
Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This advocacy for loving enemies contrasts with the reverent fear and earnest desire mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:15.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with James 1:20
This verse suggests that man's anger does not produce righteousness, which may contrast with the fear and earnest care in 2 Corinthians 7:15.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
This illustrates perfect love casting out fear, which may contrast with the fear mentioned in 2 Corinthians 7:15.
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.