Contradiction with Acts 28:30-31
Paul is under house arrest but preaches freely, showing contradiction as his physical bonds do not restrict his ministry, aligning with "the word of God is not bound," but indicating a different perspective on being bound physically and spiritually.
Acts 28:30-31: And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
Contradiction with Philippians 1:12-14
Paul writes about his imprisonment advancing the gospel, providing a paradox to the idea of being physically bound yet spiritually free, contrasting the notion of suffering as an evildoer but the Word being unchained.
Philippians 1:12-14: But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things [which happened] unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;
Contradiction with Colossians 4:3
Paul asks for prayers to speak the mystery of Christ, for which he is in bonds, showing the paradox of being restricted physically but having opportunities for the gospel, offering a tension with being bound yet active in spreading the message.
Colossians 4:3: Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:20
Paul describes himself as an ambassador in chains but still spreading the gospel, creating a dichotomy between physical imprisonment and spiritual liberty in the proclamation of the Word.
Ephesians 6:20: For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. [in bonds: or, in a chain] [therein: or, thereof]