Contradiction with Proverbs 3:30
This verse advises against striving with someone without cause, contradicting the command in Ezra 4:22 to take action against potential threats without explicit wrongdoing yet.
Proverbs 3:30: Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to love enemies and do good to those who persecute, contrasting with the oppositional actions ordered in Ezra 4:22.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Advises living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the precautionary aggressive stance in Ezra 4:22.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with James 3:17
Describes wisdom as peace-loving and gentle, opposing the potentially aggressive readiness suggested in Ezra 4:22.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14
Encourages pursuing peace with all, conflicting with the preventative conflict detailed in Ezra 4:22.
Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: