Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart and warns against leaning on your own understanding, potentially contradicting the idea of being cautious against persuasive words in Colossians 2:4.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages seeking and asking, suggesting openness to persuasion, which could contrast the reminder in Colossians 2:4 to be wary of persuasive speech.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:21
This verse advises testing everything and holding onto what is good, which may contradict the warning in Colossians 2:4 about not being deceived by persuasive arguments.
1 Thessalonians 5:21: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse emphasizes asking God for wisdom, which might contrast with Colossians 2:4, where the focus is on avoiding being led astray by persuasive words.
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.