Contradiction with Matthew 23:8
This verse emphasizes that all are brethren and no one should be called teacher, which contradicts the idea of specific roles for perfecting saints mentioned in Ephesians 4:12.
Matthew 23:8: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:26
This verse suggests each person has a role in the assembly, differing from the structured roles for equipping the saints outlined in Ephesians 4:12.
1 Corinthians 14:26: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:27
This verse indicates that believers have an anointing to teach them all things, which can contradict the need for appointed teachers in Ephesians 4:12.
1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:11
This suggests that all will know the Lord directly, implying lesser need for equipping roles as described in Ephesians 4:12.
Hebrews 8:11: And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.