Contradiction with Ephesians 5:22
This verse advises wives to submit to their husbands, which might be seen as emphasizing male authority rather than love and kindness detailed in Colossians 3:19.
Ephesians 5:22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:3
This verse describes a hierarchy placing man over woman, potentially conflicting with the call for husbands to act with love and equality in Colossians 3:19.
1 Corinthians 11:3: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:5-6
This verse upholds the submission of wives, possibly contrasting with the mutual respect and kindness prescribed for husbands in Colossians 3:19.
1 Peter 3:5-6: For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
Contradiction with Genesis 3:16
This verse suggests the rule of husbands over wives, which might be at odds with the directive in Colossians 3:19 for husbands to love their wives and not be harsh.
Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise if someone points out that while this verse advises husbands on how to treat their wives, some other parts of the Bible depict relationships or actions that might seem at odds with this advice, such as those that reflect patriarchal or unequal treatment. The conflict here could stem from differing messages across different contexts.