Contradiction with Proverbs 15:18
While Galatians 5:22 emphasizes peace and gentleness, this verse acknowledges the presence of anger, implying that it can lead to conflict and strife.
Proverbs 15:18: A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Galatians 5:22 speaks of peace as a fruit of the spirit, whereas this verse is about bringing division rather than peace.
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 Ecclesiastes 3:8
Galatians 5:22 includes peace among the fruits of the spirit, yet this verse affirms a time for war, which contradicts the notion of perpetual peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Contradiction with James 4:4
The promotion of love in Galatians 5:22 contrasts with this verse, which suggests that friendship with the world is enmity against God, highlighting division rather than love.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Exodus 15:3
Galatians 5:22 lists peace and gentleness among the fruits of the spirit, yet this verse identifies the Lord as a man of war, which contrasts with those fruits.
Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.