Contradiction with 1 John 3:17
Emphasizes the importance of giving to those in need, while 2 Corinthians 8:4 speaks about the willingness of the Macedonians to give, suggesting a similar willingness but can be seen as contradicting if interpreted as the absence of necessity to give.
1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Contradiction with Luke 6:30
Encourages giving to everyone who asks, contrasting with 2 Corinthians 8:4 which describes a specific eagerness of the Macedonians to give rather than a general mandate.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:26
Indicates the righteous gives without sparing, which may contrast with 2 Corinthians 8:4 by highlighting different motivations or extents of giving.
Proverbs 21:26: He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Contradiction with Acts 5:4
Suggests personal property is at one's disposal, contrasting with the corporate giving urged in 2 Corinthians 8:4.
Acts 5:4: Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
Contradiction with James 2:15-16
Stresses the necessity of giving to those in need, whereas 2 Corinthians 8:4 speaks of a voluntary contribution for the relief fund.
James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,