Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, seemingly contrasting the emphasis on gaining spiritual understanding in Colossians 1:9.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:11
Suggests that no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God, potentially contradicting the possibility of fully understanding God's will as desired in Colossians 1:9.
1 Corinthians 2:11: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
States that no one can truly comprehend all the work of God, which could contradict the prayer in Colossians 1:9 for full knowledge of God's will.
Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].
Contradiction with Job 11:7
Questions whether humans can truly understand the mysteries of God, potentially contradicting the notion of being filled with knowledge of His will.
Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9
Emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher than humans', complicating the idea of fully understanding His will as sought in Colossians 1:9.
Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.