Contradiction with John 3:19
This verse suggests that light has come into the world (similar to the kingdom of light in Colossians 1:13), but people loved darkness instead of light, which implies that not everyone is rescued from darkness, unlike the definitive rescue described in Colossians 1:13.
John 3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
States that all who live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, which appears to contradict the notion of being delivered from the power of darkness into a completely positive kingdom.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with Romans 7:15
Discusses the struggle with sin, highlighting ongoing darkness in human behavior, contradicting the idea of a full deliverance conveyed in Colossians 1:13.
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 John 8:12
This verse portrays Jesus as the light of the world and suggests that following him will prevent walking in darkness, emphasizing a need for continuous action rather than a completed deliverance as in Colossians 1:13.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12
Talks about wrestling against spiritual darkness, which could be seen as contradicting the finality of the deliverance described in Colossians 1:13.
Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]