Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse contradicts Ephesians 4:2's call for humility and peace by stating that Jesus came not to bring peace, but a sword, implying division rather than unity.
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 Luke 12:51
This verse highlights bringing division rather than peace, contradicting the encouragement of unity in Ephesians 4:2.
Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
Contradiction with Galatians 1:8
This verse emphasizes the curse on preaching a different gospel, which can conflict with gentleness and patience advised in Ephesians 4:2.
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 1 Samuel 15:33
Samuel executes Agag, which contrasts with the call for meekness in Ephesians 4:2.
1 Samuel 15:33: And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:12
Jesus driving out the money changers in the temple seems to contradict the humility and gentleness mentioned in Ephesians 4:2.
Matthew 21:12: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
Contradiction with Revelation 19:11
This describes Jesus as a warrior in judgment, which contradicts the peace-bearing characteristics in Ephesians 4:2.
Revelation 19:11: And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Contradiction with Psalm 137:9
The violent imagery in this verse contradicts the traits of meekness and patience in Ephesians 4:2.
Psalm 137:9: Happy [shall he be], that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. [the stones: Heb. the rock]