Contradiction with Matthew 10:21
This verse describes family betrayal, contradicting the promise of a long life for honoring one's parents mentioned in Ephesians 6:3.
Matthew 10:21: And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against [their] parents, and cause them to be put to death.
Contradiction with Luke 12:53
It speaks of division among family members contrary to the harmonious long life through honoring parents suggested in Ephesians 6:3.
Luke 12:53: The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:35-36
Jesus claims to bring division rather than peace, which conflicts with the promise of well-being from honoring parents.
Matthew 10:35-36: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Contradiction with Micah 7:6
This portrayal of familial discord stands against the notion of receiving blessings and longevity by honoring parents.
Micah 7:6: For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:2-4
Emphasizes individual responsibility over generational consequences, contradicting the collective familial promise in Ephesians 6:3.
Ezekiel 18:2-4: What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?