Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse encourages trusting in the Lord entirely and not leaning on one's own understanding, which can be seen as contrasting with the confidence Paul expresses in people doing what is commanded through the Lord.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Romans 7:15
Paul speaks of his struggle with sin, not doing what he wishes but the very things he hates, contrasting with the confidence in consistent obedience expressed in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
It describes the conflict between the Spirit and the flesh, suggesting that individuals may not always do what they intend, contrasting with the surety of obedience in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse acknowledges that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, suggesting imperfection and inconsistency in actions, contrary to the confidence in obedience expressed in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:41
Jesus advises to watch and pray so as not to fall into temptation, acknowledging human weakness, which may contradict the stated confidence in following commands in 2 Thessalonians 3:4.
Matthew 26:41: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.