Contradiction with Proverbs 27:11
Colossians 2:5 highlights rejoicing despite being absent in the flesh, whereas Proverbs 27:11 emphasizes the importance of the son being wise, suggesting a direct, immediate presence in family.
Proverbs 27:11: My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:3
Paul expresses that he's judging as if present, but Colossians 2:5 emphasizes joy despite absence, not judgment.
1 Corinthians 5:3: For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, [concerning] him that hath so done this deed, [judged: or, determined]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
Promises that God will never leave nor forsake, contrasting with Paul's physical absence in Colossians 2:5.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with John 20:29
Jesus speaks of believing without seeing, while Colossians 2:5 discusses joy without physical presence but doesn't focus on belief.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
Contradiction with 2 John 1:12
Expresses a desire to speak face to face, contrary to the contentment in spirit Paul mentions in Colossians 2:5.
2 John 1:12: Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write] with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. [face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth] [our: or, your]