Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Ephesians 1:2 speaks of grace and peace from God, while Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, implying a lack of inherent peace and grace.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Ephesians 1:2 offers peace, but 1 Thessalonians 5:3 warns that when people say "peace and safety," sudden destruction comes, suggesting that peace isn't assured.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with James 4:4
Ephesians 1:2 emphasizes peace from God, while James 4:4 describes enmity with God caused by friendship with the world.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Ephesians 1:2 speaks of peace, yet Matthew 10:34 quotes Jesus saying he came not to bring peace, but a sword, suggesting conflict instead.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14
Ephesians 1:2 highlights peace from God, but Jeremiah 6:14 criticizes false prophets who declare "peace, peace" when there is no peace.
Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]