Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Contradicts the notion of working for a living, encouraging reliance on God instead of worrying about provision.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
Opposes working for material needs, emphasizing trust in God for sustenance over labor.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-34
Suggests not to worry about physical needs, seemingly opposing the need to work as Paul did in Acts 18:3.
Matthew 6:31-34: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Matthew 10:9-10
Instructs disciples to take nothing for their journey, contrasting with Paul's trade work for sustenance.
Matthew 10:9-10: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]
Contradiction with Luke 10:7
Encourages reliance on hospitality, contrasting with Paul earning his keep through his trade.
Luke 10:7: And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:14
States that those who preach the gospel should live from it, which contradicts Paul’s tent-making for a living in Acts 18:3.
1 Corinthians 9:14: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
Advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, contrasting with earning a living as Paul did.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.