Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:2
This verse implies salvation is conditional upon holding firmly to the word, which may contradict the idea of being "grounded and settled" and not moved away from the hope, potentially indicating a more static state.
1 Corinthians 15:2: By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [keep...: or, hold fast] [what: Gr. by what speech]
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
This passage discusses falling away after receiving enlightenment, which contradicts the concept of steadfast faith in Colossians 1:23.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
Speaks about falling from grace, suggesting a potential to move away from hope offered in the gospel, which contradicts the idea of remaining steadfast in faith as presented in Colossians 1:23.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:20-22
Describes turning away after knowing the way of righteousness, contrasting the secure, steadfast position indicated in Colossians 1:23.
2 Peter 2:20-22: For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
Talks about the consequences of willful sin after receiving knowledge of the truth, contrasting with the assurance and immovability from the hope of the gospel.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Matthew 24:13
Indicates enduring to the end is necessary for salvation, which can contrast with simply remaining grounded and stable.
Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.