Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts the command to use force to protect the king by advocating for love and nonviolence toward enemies.
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 Exodus 20:13
Contradicts the directive to kill by prescribing "Thou shalt not kill" as a commandment.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Opposes the use of vengeance as described, urging believers to leave vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Advises showing kindness to enemies, conflicting with the idea of actively preventing them with force.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with James 3:17-18
Emphasizes peacemaking and gentleness, in contrast to the militant defense described.
James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Suggests that those who take up the sword will perish by it, challenging the directive to arm themselves for defense.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Paradox #1
This verse might show a contradiction by encouraging violence to protect leadership, conflicting with teachings of peace and nonviolence found elsewhere in religious texts.