Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
"2 Thessalonians 3:1" asks for prayer for the spread and glorification of the word, while "Matthew 5:44" commands love and prayer for enemies, presenting a potential conflict in priorities.
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 Philippians 4:6
"2 Thessalonians 3:1" asks others to pray for deliverance, while "Philippians 4:6" instructs one to be without anxiety and directly bring requests to God, which may suggest a personal approach rather than soliciting prayer.
Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5-6
"2 Thessalonians 3:1" seeks public prayer for success and deliverance, while "Matthew 6:5-6" warns against praying for public acknowledgment, encouraging private prayer instead.
Matthew 6:5-6: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with James 1:6-8
"2 Thessalonians 3:1" implies a dependent request for others' prayers, whereas "James 1:6-8" emphasizes individual faith and the fickleness of relying on others' prayers without personal conviction.
James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.