Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9
This verse emphasizes forgiveness and covering transgressions, while Acts 15:38 reflects a refusal to forgive or overlook past failure.
Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
It advocates being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, contrasting with the refusal to give Mark another chance in Acts 15:38.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
This verse calls for forgiving others as Christ forgave, contradicting the lack of forgiveness shown in Acts 15:38.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Contradiction with Matthew 18:21-22
It teaches on unlimited forgiveness, differing from the decision not to forgive John Mark's earlier desertion in Acts 15:38.
Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Contradiction with Luke 6:37
Encourages not to judge and to forgive, which opposes the judgmental stance in Acts 15:38.
Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: