Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
While Acts 16:5 suggests growth and establishment of churches, Matthew 10:34 speaks about bringing division, not peace, which contradicts the unity and expansion narrative.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Luke 12:51
Acts 16:5 depicts strengthening and increasing churches, whereas Luke 12:51 speaks of bringing division instead of unity.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with John 15:18
Acts 16:5 shows churches being favored with growth, while John 15:18 indicates that the world would hate followers of Christ.
John 15:18: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:10
Acts 16:5 depicts unity and strengthening, but 1 Corinthians 1:10 addresses divisions among believers, which contradicts this unity.
1 Corinthians 1:10: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and [that] there be no divisions among you; but [that] ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. [divisions: Gr. schisms]
Contradiction with Galatians 2:11
Acts 16:5 involves harmonious growth, whereas Galatians 2:11 discusses a confrontation between Paul and Peter, indicating discord.
Galatians 2:11: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Contradiction with James 4:1
While Acts 16:5 refers to peaceful growth, James 4:1 questions the sources of conflicts and fights among believers.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]