Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that success depends on chance and timing, contrasting with Ephesians 6:10's emphasis on being strong in the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse warns against trusting in human strength, while Ephesians 6:10 encourages finding strength in God.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
This passage highlights the wisdom and strength of God being greater than that of humans, contrasting the strong directive in Ephesians 6:10.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17
These verses emphasize that victory is not achieved through physical strength alone, contrasting the call to spiritual strength in Ephesians 6:10.
Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Contradiction with James 4:6
This verse states that God gives grace to the humble, contrasting with Ephesians 6:10's focus on being strong.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.