Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
This verse advises not to worry about material possessions, contrasting with the instruction to gather vessels in 2 Kings 4:3 focused on material provision.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Warns against covetousness and emphasizes that life is not about the abundance of possessions, whereas 2 Kings 4:3 involves collecting vessels.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8
Advises contentment with basics, while 2 Kings 4:3 suggests gathering more vessels for oil.
1 Timothy 6:8: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Advises against storing up earthly treasures, differing from the action of collecting vessels in 2 Kings 4:3.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12
Paul speaks about being content in all situations, which contrasts with the acquisition of vessels in 2 Kings 4:3.
Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.