Contradiction with Galatians 2:20
This verse speaks of being crucified with Christ and that it is no longer the believer who lives, but Christ lives in them, which aligns with the theme of Colossians 3:3 about life being hidden in Christ, rather than contradicting it.
Galatians 2:20: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:10
This verse refers to carrying the death of Jesus in the body so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested, reinforcing the idea of spiritual union with Christ, consistent with Colossians 3:3 rather than contradicting it.
2 Corinthians 4:10: Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Contradiction with Romans 6:4
Describes being buried with Christ through baptism into death, in order to walk in newness of life, supporting rather than contradicting the theological message of life transformation in Colossians 3:3.
Romans 6:4: Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21
Stating "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," supports the notion of life being deeply intertwined with Christ, so it does not offer a contradiction to Colossians 3:3.
Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.