Contradiction with James 1:5
Colossians 2:3 claims that all wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, while James 1:5 suggests that God freely gives wisdom to all who ask for it.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
While Colossians 2:3 attributes all wisdom and knowledge solely to Christ, Proverbs 2:6 states that the Lord gives wisdom, and out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20
This verse describes the world's wisdom as foolishness to God, contrasting Colossians 2:3's emphasis on Christ as the hidden source of true wisdom and knowledge.
1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
Contradiction with Acts 17:30
Colossians 2:3 implies all wisdom is in Christ, yet Acts 17:30 indicates that ignorance of God was overlooked by Him, suggesting that not all knowledge and wisdom are obvious or accessible solely through Christ.
Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12
Suggests that wisdom is found through much study and not simply hidden in Christ. This contrasts with Colossians 2:3, which posits that wisdom and knowledge are concealed in Christ alone.
Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]