Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19
This passage describes things the Lord hates, including a false witness that speaks lies; this contrasts Ephesians 4:31, where lying is not specifically highlighted as something to be put away.
Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus says He did not come to bring peace but a sword, which contrasts Ephesians 4:31's urging to put away bitterness, wrath, anger, and clamor.
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 Psalm 7:11
God is angry with the wicked every day, contrasting with the call in Ephesians 4:31 to put away anger.
Psalm 7:11: God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day. [judgeth...: or, is a righteous judge]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8
States there is a time for love and a time for hate, contrasting with Ephesians 4:31's admonition against bitterness and malice.
Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Suggests vengeance belongs to God, contrasting with Ephesians 4:31's focus on individuals putting away wrath and malice themselves.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Luke 14:26
Jesus speaks of hating one's family in terms of prioritizing discipleship, which contrasts with Ephesians 4:31's directive to put away hate and malice.
Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
God commands Saul to attack Amalekites, which involves wrath and clamor, contradicting Ephesians 4:31's instruction to put these away.
1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Contradiction with Numbers 31:17-18
Commands wrathful actions against Midianites, conflicting with the call for peacefulness in Ephesians 4:31.
Numbers 31:17-18: Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. [him: Heb. a male]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 15:13
Death penalty for not seeking God of Israel, involving wrath and lacking the forgiveness advocated in Ephesians 4:31.
2 Chronicles 15:13: That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
Commands Israelites to utterly destroy nations, which is contrary to Ephesians 4:31’s counsel to put away all forms of anger and evil.
Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Contradiction with Psalm 139:22
Expresses hatred for God's enemies, which contradicts Ephesians 4:31's advice to put away malice and wrath.
Psalm 139:22: I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
Paradox #1
Ephesians 4:31 suggests letting go of negative feelings like anger and resentment. A contradiction could arise if someone believes that certain strong emotions are justified in situations like injustice or abuse, and feel that completely letting go of such emotions might prevent addressing and correcting harmful behavior. This would create tension between the desire for personal peace and a sense of moral duty to stand against wrongdoing.