Contradiction with John 14:6
This emphasizes Jesus as the only way, which can seem exclusive compared to the inclusive unity mentioned in Ephesians 2:13.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus states He was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel, which may contradict the idea of bringing everyone near.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter speaks of God not showing favoritism and accepting people from every nation, highlighting a universal reach differing from a specific atonement interpretation of Ephesians 2:13.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse speaks of unity in Christ, eliminating divisions, which might seem to conflict with the idea of separation prior to being brought near as in Ephesians 2:13.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Romans 11:17-21
This passage describes Gentiles as grafted branches, suggesting a distinction before inclusion, contrasting the immediate nearness mentioned in Ephesians 2:13.
Romans 11:17-21: And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; [among them: or, for them]