Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
Colossians 4:16 encourages the sharing of letters in churches, promoting open communication, while 1 Corinthians 14:33 emphasizes order in church gatherings, potentially contradicting unstructured sharing.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Colossians 4:16 focuses on public sharing of letters, whereas Matthew 6:6 advocates for private worship and prayer, suggesting a more individual-focused faith practice.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9
Colossians 4:16 involves public sharing of a letter, but Proverbs 25:9 advises resolving matters privately, highlighting a contradiction between public and private communication.
Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12
Colossians 4:16 encourages sharing and potentially listening to teachings from both genders, in contrast to 1 Timothy 2:12, which restricts women from teaching in the church.
1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Colossians 4:16 involves the circulation of apostolic letters, while 2 Thessalonians 2:15 emphasizes holding fast to traditions, potentially causing conflict if new letters introduce different teachings.
2 Thessalonians 2:15: Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Contradiction with John 5:39
Colossians 4:16 encourages sharing new letters, whereas John 5:39 emphasizes the study of established scriptures, possibly seen as a contradiction in sources of spiritual authority.
John 5:39: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:8
Colossians 4:16 supports sharing Paul’s letters, while Galatians 1:8 warns against accepting any new gospel, indicating a potential clash if the letters are perceived as introducing new teachings.
Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Contradiction with 2 John 1:10
Colossians 4:16 suggests welcoming the reading of letters in churches, whereas 2 John 1:10 advises against welcoming teachings not aligned with established doctrine, showing a potential conflict.
2 John 1:10: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed: