Contradiction with Acts 8:20
This verse contradicts with 2 Kings 5:16 as Peter rebukes Simon for trying to purchase the gift of God with money, implying that spiritual gifts or acts should not be associated with monetary rewards.
Acts 8:20: But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:7-8
In these verses, Saul and his servant seek to pay the man of God for his guidance, which contrasts with Elisha's refusal to accept a gift in 2 Kings 5:16.
1 Samuel 9:7-8: Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, [if] we go, what shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and [there is] not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we? [is spent...: Heb. is gone out of, etc] [have we: Heb. is with us?]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 8:9
This verse reports Hazael bringing a gift to Elisha, which suggests that giving gifts to prophets was a common practice, contrary to Elisha’s refusal in 2 Kings 5:16.
2 Kings 8:9: So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? [with...: Heb. in his hand]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 13:7-10
The old prophet offers a reward to the man of God, implying acceptance of gifts or hospitality, which opposes Elisha’s choice to refuse a gift.
1 Kings 13:7-10: And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:8-9
Here, Jesus instructs his disciples not to accept payment for their ministry, differing from Elisha’s refusal due to personal choice rather than command.
Matthew 10:8-9: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.