Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
In this verse, Jesus thanks the Father for hiding certain truths from the wise and prudent, which contradicts Colossians 1:26 where the mystery is revealed to all saints.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2
This verse states that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, contrasting with Colossians 1:26’s revelation of mysteries.
Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:7
This verse talks about the wisdom of God hidden in a mystery, awaiting glory, which seems to oppose the idea of it being now revealed as stated in Colossians 1:26.
1 Corinthians 2:7: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, implying they may not be fully revealed, unlike the claim in Colossians 1:26.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 11:33
This verse highlights the unsearchability and past finding out of God's judgments and ways, appearing contrary to the revelation mentioned in Colossians 1:26.
Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!