Contradiction with James 2:14
This verse questions the value of faith without works, suggesting that faith alone is not enough, potentially conflicting with the commendation of faith in Colossians 1:4.
James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
Contradiction with 1 John 3:17
This emphasizes the importance of love being demonstrated through actions, suggesting that merely having love without action is insufficient, which could contradict Colossians 1:4’s commendation of love.
1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse emphasizes justification by faith without the deeds of the law, which may contrast with the integration of both faith and love in Colossians 1:4.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse implies that not everyone who claims faith will enter the kingdom of heaven, indicating actions are necessary, possibly conflicting with the notion of faith alone commended in Colossians 1:4.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:41-43
These verses emphasize the importance of action (e.g., feeding the hungry), suggesting that faith and love alone without action might not be sufficient, potentially contradicting Colossians 1:4.
Matthew 25:41-43: Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: