Contradiction with Romans 12:10
Colossians 4:10 emphasizes greetings between believers, while Romans 12:10 advises being kindly affectionate and preferring one another, suggesting a deeper relationship than simply exchanging greetings.
Romans 12:10: [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [with...: or, in the love of the brethren]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Colossians 4:10 involves greetings among friends, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs believers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, highlighting a broader scope of love beyond personal circles.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
Colossians 4:10 involves greetings to gain mutual goodwill, while Galatians 1:10 warns against seeking to please people over serving Christ, questioning the motive behind social pleasantries.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:17
Colossians 4:10 contains greetings among believers, but 2 Corinthians 6:17 calls for separation from non-believers, presenting a potential conflict in engaging socially with a diverse group.
2 Corinthians 6:17: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you,